To survive the season, you’ll need the right gear—preferably versatile, very waterproof, and easy to pack when you inevitably ...

One day, you’re crunching across the last stubborn patches of snow; the next, you’re ankle-deep in mud, peeling off layers under an unexpectedly blazing sun. Cold fronts and warm fronts battle it out, ...

Getty Images Backpacking can be an incredibly expensive sport, but there are ways to save hundreds of dollars. For example, buying used gear from REI, Geartrade, or eBay is an excellent idea, ...