By choosing to go fast and light, you accept a real challenge – limiting your kit to just ten pounds while ensuring your comfort and safety.

With a wide range of functions and power sources, choosing the right headlamp isn’t always simple. Here I shed some light on your options.

Learn about the key differences between sleeping bags and backpacking quilts so that you can decide which is better for you.

Whether brewing coffee or rehydrating freeze-dried meals, your stove performs a very important function. Here’s how to choose one that suits your needs.

Trekking poles can aid stability over sketchy terrain and boost uphill efficiency. Here’s how you choose a pair for your next adventure.

Trekking poles offer real advantages in certain situations. This article explains when to use sticks and how to get the most out of them.

To properly prepare for an overnight hike, backpackers have to make gear decisions based on weather, trail conditions, water sources, and distance.

Having the right kit is one of the first steps to being properly prepared for a day hike. This comprehensive list covers everything you might need.

For anything more than a short casual run, it helps to have something to carry your water, extra layer, and snacks. Enter the running vest or pack.