Whether you're going on a family campout, setting up a peakbagging basecamp, or just plain feel like it, car camping is a casual way to up your comfort. Make the most of it with gear and gizmos made for the frontcountry.
Keeping kids happy and comfortable on the trail can be as much of an adventure as the hike itself. These gifts will make the outdoors a little more child-friendly (and children a little more outdoor-friendly).
Have a toothbrush-cutting, ounce-counting hiker in your life? These 15 gifts weigh less than eight pounds altogether.
These auto- and boat-friendly luxuries are your ticket to outdoor family fun.
Skip the video games and give them something they can use on the trail, or just in the park.
Diving into backpacking can be a daunting process. But get the novice hiker in your life some gifts from this list, and they’ll be on the right path.
Want to shop like a BACKPACKER editor? Here's your list.
Cocktails in a can, a one-of-a-kind daypack, a sweater so fuzzy that you'll want to cuddle it: There's something for every hiker on this list.
Just pack up your kids and go camping. It’ll get easier—and more fun—with practice.
