Shedding weight is less a packing problem and more a state of mind. Let WIRED show you how to keep warm and fed in the ...

A great dessert for backpacking is Astronaut Ice Cream. The freeze-dried treat is ready to open and eat, without the need for ...

Both iconic brands recently introduced new stoves designed for the backcountry—the Jetboil Zip and the MSR Switch—so I ...

Primus’ excellent Lite+ stove has received some upgrades. Do these tweaks and improvements make it the best backpacking stove ...

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

Even when you're trekking through nature with only the essentials on your back, you don't want to be entirely unplugged. The best power banks for backpacking ensure that, at the very least, your phone ...

There’s nothing like getting away from daily life and embracing the beauty of nature on a camping trip. Arguably, the further you delve into nature, the more magical the experience. That said, ...

Instead, freeze-dried meals have grown into a diverse category with options to suit just about any dietary preference or need ...

Trailriders Wall.jpg Writer Matt Dahlseid hikes along Trailriders Wall toward the Truchas Peaks on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in the Pecos Wilderness. Fall nights in the Pecos Wilderness are long and ...

There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that you will need a decent camp stove. These days you can find options that are lightweight, ...