Canvas tents are the big, burly older brother of everyday backpacking tents but they’re traditionally bulky, heavy, and difficult to set up. Worth the hassle if you’re a hunting outfitter or setting ...

Whether for thru-hikers spending 6 months on the trail or beginners spending 6 days on their first solo trip, the best backpacking tents are the cornerstone of outdoor preparedness. The right tent can ...

You will notice that I’m going to talk about everything under the sun other than…. Cleaning and packing out elk. That’s because…. I didn’t have to do any of the above. I hunted relatively hard but ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

The best hunting gear can make your hunts more efficient and productive by giving you an edge in addition to keeping you comfortable and safe. For instance, packing out meat shouldn’t end in back pain ...

After hours of work, the new tent is finally standing tall with a warm stove and cozy setup. With trail cams showing a massive buck on the move, I settle in for the first night of hunting season.

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and ...

A new generation of freestanding ultralight tents has been rolling out over the past year or so to make backpacking and other backcountry activities more convenient than ever. Durston Gear's X-Dome 1+ ...

Founded more than 10 years ago, Aer is now one of the heavy-hitters of the everyday carry (EDC) community. Bags like the City Pack Pro are part of the reason why. With a durable material suite and a ...

A damp park map, a soaked granola bar, a fried laptop—there’s nothing worse than water seeping into your travel gear. The only reliable way to keep your valuables dry in wet conditions is to store ...