"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that ...

Backpacking stoves are something that every backpacker needs to have with them on their travels. It is an excellent choice for camping trips, hikes, and other outdoor activities. When shopping for one ...

If there's one thing liable to ruin the backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The problem is there are several things considered essential for the serious backpacker who ...

The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe is a dependable and compact stove with quick boil time and simmering capabilities. The MSR WhisperLite Universal stove is ideal for international and cold weather travel ...

What’s the best backpacking stove? To answer this question, I tested 29 stove models from six different brands, interested only in those that I’d be happy to carry for an extended outing in the ...

There are times when less is definitely more, and loading up a backpack for a trek into the wilderness is certainly one of those times. If such an undertaking is unpalatable without the promise of a ...