Big rucksacks need to tick many boxes to perform well. Our experts explain what these 'must-haves' are and recommend our top-rated tried and tested 50+ litre backpacking rucksacks.

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

Our electronics writer is always toting e-readers and various gadgets around town, and he loves how the Rains Trail Reporter lets him do it all in style.

Our guide to the 5 essential iPhone hiking apps. See why apps like AllTrails, MAPS.ME, and Komoot are critical for navigation ...

Topo Designs is an interesting brand that toes the line between outdoor equipment and everyday carry gear. However you spin it, the brand’s soul is tied directly to the outdoors. Even its most ...

Tired on the trail? The secret to a comfortable night's sleep isn't a fancy piece of gear - it's something you may already ...

You can never be too prepared when you are out exploring the great outdoors, and one particular item will ensure that you are ...

National-park vacations can be just as stylish as vacations to tropical destinations or cosmopolitan cities. A monochromatic ...

If you're up for a unique outdoor challenge, there's one trail in New York that quite literally forces you to squeeze through ...

Nothing ruins a day outside in the cold faster than running out of steam or feeling hungry. If you’re gearing up for skiing, ...

After decades of testing new products, Outside's Editorial Director reflects on the old pack and pants that have outlasted ...

Across 24 peaks and 240 miles through the Sierra Nevada, a UC Davis team searches for high-altitude Jeffrey pines to learn ...