"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wear and tear is inevitable as you use your backpacking gear in a range of conditions over dozens (or ...

First, let’s get one thing straight. When they offered to sell you a tent, wouldn’t the operative phrase be, “Sell your FRIEND a tent”? After all, he’s the guy who owes you a tent. It’s bad form ...

, water can still leak through the seams if they’re not correctly sealed. Investing in a product with reinforced seams or at least ones that are fully sealed should ensure it is waterproof. Still, ...

So…what you’re saying is that you have some corrosion on the pole tips, some sort of discoloration or oxidation? To be honest, my reaction is: Well, yeah ...

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Bad sleep is a common issue while backpacking. This video discusses five common mistakes that can lead to poor sleep while camping. Gear highlighted includes a 3-season sleeping pad with a 4.2 R-value ...

If you're camping outside and the wind really picks up, how can you best secure your tent while staying safe? And how can you ...

Quality inflatable kayaks are remarkably durable, but you can still get a hole in them! This video shows you how easy it is ...