The backpacking stove is a camping essential, even if you're going ultra-lightweight. There's just no fun in waking up and popping a caffeine pill instead of making a proper coffee, or being left with ...

Calories per ounce tells you nothing about whether those calories will actually fuel performance or leave you feeling wiped out. According to recent testing by GearJunkie, the best backpacking meals ...

These packable meals will last for months and have way less sodium.

Not all mess kits are created equal. These are the cookware sets I’d actually pack—from ultralight pots to full camp kitchen setups. There’s no single perfect cookware setup for everyone. Backpackers ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...

From a leader in backpacking meals to entrepreneurs putting their spin on the market, Oregon is a hub for freeze-dried food. In the Pacific Northwest, farmers markets show off the bounties of the ...