Making your own backpacking equipment is fun. It’s also the one sure way to acquire gear that fits your body and its needs. Everybody, with or without previous sewing experience, can make stuffsacks, ...

Camping can be an expensive hobby, but there are tons of DIY camping hacks that will instantly improve your adventure, and they are, surprisingly, budget-friendly. From making your own sink to ...

In a world hooked to digital screens, simply unplugging and getting lost in nature has become more important than ever. And one of the most old-school ways of going back to reconnect with the earth is ...

Whether you're an avid camper or you're putting together a winter emergency kit, DIYer Charlie Nourse explains how to make a single-can backpacking stove on the cheap with a soda can, knife, ...

Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.

When you're backpacking every ounce counts, and while most ultralighters would frown on wasting precious ounces to keep non-dehydrated food cold, most hikers would welcome a cold beer or fresh steak ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're heading out for a camping or backpacking trip, packing smart is important. Being outdoors can be an incredible experience, but it ...