Kristin Hostetter

It sounds ridiculous, but some backpackers swear they sleep warmer when they slide into their sleeping bags in the buff. We get to the naked truth of it.

Master the art of layering to keep comfy all winter.

Save time, money, and the planet with these 16 simple gear fixes you can do at home.

Just because it's a little colder than usual doesn't necessarily mean that you want to run out and buy a new sleeping bag.

No one wants to eat out of a grubby bowl. But is there a way to keep your dishes clean on the trail?

A soaking wet bag can ruin your trip. Keep it at bay with this advice.

Bears get all the attention, but it's actually rodents that do most of the damage to backpackers' gear on the trail. Here's how to keep them at bay.

Don't let those partially-used cylinders linger on your shelf.

Strapping too much gear to the outside of your pack is a rookie mistake—but that doesn't mean you should never do it.

While rummaging around my basement I found a old can of stove fuel. Does this stuff spoil?

15 expert tips on how to winterize your cold-weather camping game, thrive and survive. Keep your core (and your gear) warm in the coldest weather with this ultimate guide.

A rib-breaking fall was my wake-up call.