A badly packed vehicle can be difficult to drive and just unpleasant to live with. Learn these top tips to make for an easier and safer trip.

Learn how to compile and calibrate a sleep system that will support your sleeping habits and be warm enough for the expected conditions.

Every camper’s needs are different, and you’ll want to consider your priorities, sleeping habits, and budget when making this important gear decision.

Freestanding or tensioned? Single wall or double walls? There are a dozen decisions to be made when choosing a new backpacking tent.

Learn the difference between a hard shell and rain shell as well as why you might choose one over the other.

The right jacket will keep you warm and dry. But with so many choices in insulation, shell fabric and features, choosing an outer layer is no easy decision

Learn how to get a good night’s sleep out on the trail by making yourself warm and comfortable.

Tarps come a wide range of shapes, styles, and sizes. Here you’ll learn what to look for when picking out your next ultralight shelter.

Learn how to make a campfire for staying warm, cooking food, or simply staring into.