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The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

Expensive backpacking gear often promises better durability, lighter weight, and improved comfort on the trail, but is it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something irresistible about the promise of backpacking — the idea that you can sling a pack over your shoulders and step into a world ...

Products like lightweight inflatable chairs can help to make your time at camp comfortable and fun. Will you be carrying all of your gear on your back while you hike to your designated backcountry ...

Backpacking gear can be expensive. Keep your gear in peak condition so it will last for many adventures in the outdoors. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...