I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Premium gear can be worth it, but beginners usually get better results by buying for safety, fit, and frequency of use rather than price alone. The smartest first purchase is rarely the fanciest one.

Are you planning your first backpacking trip? Let The Sacramento Bee help you figure out the best way to carry your (temporary) home on your back. Whether it is meal planning or how to keep good ...

Whether you’re planning a weekend trek or a months-long adventure, these thru-hiking tips can help you start prepared.

Products like lightweight inflatable chairs can help to make your time at camp comfortable and fun. Will you be carrying all of your gear on your back while you hike to your designated backcountry ...

There’s nothing quite like pitching a tent at a secluded alpine lake with the wind in your hair, the scent of pine in your nostrils, and a view of the Milky Way twinkling into view. Something about ...