Backpacker’s editor-in-chief Adam Roy and senior gear editor Benjamin Tepler will be available to answer any of your winter backpacking questions on January 23 at 1 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ...

Discover the top winter tents for camping designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide comfort during your chilly ...

I’ve been camping since I was a kid, and the experiences sparked my adventurous lifestyle. Soon after college, I moved out West to live in the mountains full-time. Today, my family spends our free ...

Most of us use winter as an excuse to tuck our backpacking gear into the back of the garage and focus on more pertinent adventures like packing on holiday weight and getting our money’s worth out of ...

Do you need a 4-season tent for winter camping? Short answer: no, it isn’t necessary, but it is nice. In fact, you don’t need a tent at all if you are willing to build a snow shelter or something ...

If you’re curious about winter camping, here’s some great news for you: A night under the stars can be done safely and comfortably, in any climate. Even January. Plus, camping in the off-season can ...

I’m a big fan of being as comfortable as possible when you’re car camping. Come winter, that means upgrading a few of your essentials to stay warm. With just a few smart purchases, you can get out ...

While winter hiking may conjure up visions of soggy clothes, muddy trails, or even dramatic mountainside helicopter rescues, many outdoor enthusiasts actually enjoy hitting the trails or camping in ...

On my first night camping in Western Maryland two weeks ago, the mercury dipped into the 30s, and I had naively optimistic hopes for the 20-degree sleeping bag I’d borrowed: Inexplicably, I decided ...