Every backpacker has made mistakes—but some are trip-ruining! Learn what gear errors to avoid, what to pack smartly, and how ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

You may not need a book, binoculars, disco ball, or item from this list, but luxury items can spark joy on your next fall backpacking adventure and prove to be worth the weight. ByWendy Altschuler, ...