Benjamin Tepler is a Senior Gear Editor at Outside with a focus on hiking and backpacking equipment. As a former food critic, he is a strong advocate for the advancement of better-tasting backpacking ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

Cold nights don't have to mean miserable camping. These are the best winter camping essentials to keep you warm, dry, and ...

Heading out on a cold-weather camping trip? Here are some of the best winter sleeping bags to make your snowy outdoor ...