Whether you’re planning a pleasant day hike or a big mission, forgetting snacks or bug spray can force you to turn back early. Overpacking can be just as inconvenient once you’re struggling up an ...

This weekend I hiked Ben Cruachan, a mountain in the highlands of Scotland that I’d never done before. It’s the highest and one of the more popular Munros in Argyll and Bute, rising up from the banks ...

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 ...

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 ...

First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year's Day. See a list of participating parks from Texas ...

Mt. Sonder, Northern Territory, Australia. Discover 5 amazing hiking trips that will traverse some of the planet's most beautiful places. Walking is arguably one of the best, most intimate ways to ...

For adventurous moms who love the outdoors, plan an unforgettable hiking vacation. From multi-day backpacking trips to the most scenic day treks, here are amazing trails worthy of celebration. For ...