Here's everything on outdoor experts' checklists for hitting the trails. It’s important to arrive in the great outdoors prepared — both for safety reasons and to have a more enjoyable ...

Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. She spoke to INSIDER about how she packs. Ask yourself 'Will I want this in three months?' When Niver was packing up her apartment ...

Backpacking checklist Sleeping gear Backpacks ... and sleeping bag Sleeping gear will be the biggest addition to your hiking pack. You need a place to sleep and a way to stay warm.

Our travel pros offer a liberating plan for taking everything you need, without the hassle of heavy suitcases.

Your hiking backpack holds your home for the night, or possibly several nights, and you want to avoid a soggy sleeping bag and spare clothes at all costs. Though your pack is probably treated with ...

There's nothing worse than being halfway through a hike and having a piece of equipment break. A backpack strap ripping, a ...