Has it been so long since you used that nemesis of ultralight backpacking, the top lid, that you can’t even find it in your gear closet? Time to lose the strap connection points. It can feel a little ...

ONLY A FEW short decades ago, camping was a whole different animal. Most campers looking to "rough it" hoofed it into the woods under their own power, wearing all cotton clothes and weather-beaten ...

Unlike backpacking, day hiking doesn’t involve carrying extensive camping gear or supplies for overnight stays. However, if you are anything like my husband, you may enjoy carrying a Crazy Creek ...

As we learned from Dennis earlier, all those things apply to backpacking, from the basic gear that you need for day hiking, the weather protection, and the safety gear, you you're going to utilize ...

The Park District started a free gear loan initiative, where people can check out backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking stoves ...

All food, transportation, backpacking and camping equipment provided. Participants must be able to carry a 50 lb. pack while hiking up to five miles per day on rocky and variable terrain. At least one ...