Will McGough

Think top-shelf gear is a must in the backcountry? We put some budget items to the test to find out.

Yes, it's time-consuming and expensive. But you don't want to be unprepared when a wilderness emergency strikes.

The lowdown on four-season shelters that might be your home on future winter trips.

These four-season shelters will help you weather the storm.

The Sierra Designs Alpenglow is made to help you get a good night’s sleep.

This simple, packable accessory expanded my culinary horizons.

If you’re looking for the most affordable tent that can still perform, the Kelty Wireless 2 is a steal.

The cost of your backpacking tent shouldn’t keep you awake at night. These double-wall, two-person shelters are all $300 or less, and will put your mind—and body—at ease with their dialed combinations of performance and price.

Some destinations may still be closed to US travelers, but that just means you have more time to plot out the perfect trek. Start planning now for the hike of a lifetime.

The climb up this legendary peak's volcanically shifting landscape is never quite the same, no matter how many times you do it.