There's a lot to learn when you first get into camping, from how to get your tent back in the bag to how to keep your dog close by in your campsite instead of charging into the wilderness to bark at ...

Park rangers share 10 essential camping safety tips, from packing the right gear and checking weather to handling wildlife, campfires, and emergencies.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In today's society, car and truck camping can mean a variety of things. You could be set up with a car tent in the backcountry at a campsite ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many different styles of camping. For example, you can walk out into the middle of the wilderness and hang a hammock to sleep in for ...

Brush up on backpacking basics with tips, tricks, and advice from Backpacker’s experts in Hiking 101. Get your family started with this story from the Backpacker archives. After 2,000 road miles, ...

Forget the hassle of bringing the kitchen sink when you go camping. Here are three things you need to know about keeping your camping trips simple and lightweight. Camping doesn’t have to be ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. "He who marvels at the beauty of ...

Over the years, as a kid and then a climber, I’ve camped a lot, starting in a moldy canvas army pup tent with my friends in the backyard, age 9. Or in tents with classmates on trips to Assateague or ...

Camping is a popular summer pastime. The camping experience can change greatly depending on your personal preference. Some prefer spending a weekend camping in a tent, cooking on a fire for a full ...