"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...

First, let’s get one thing straight. When they offered to sell you a tent, wouldn’t the operative phrase be, “Sell your FRIEND a tent”? After all, he’s the guy who owes you a tent. It’s bad form ...

Knowing how to pitch a tent may seem obvious, but it can leave even seasoned campers flummoxed – especially if it's late at night, conditions are blustery or you've already celebrated your arrival at ...

Emily White, her husband Joe, and her cousin Brian Wolf founded Roads, Rivers, and Trails together after a winter Appalachian Trail thru-hike. "I genuinely get excited about tents," she says. The ...