Mammut Men's Hiking Backpacks

With the right mindset, a rainy backpacking trip can be fun. Get tips on wet-weather risks and gear, and how to keep things dry.

Learn how to fix a broken tent pole in the field and at home with these expert tips.

Our experts recommend these nine sleeping bags for backpacking, including top picks from REI Co-op, Mountain Hardwear, Big Agnes, Therm-a-Rest and NEMO.

When your sleeping bag won’t zip properly, the slider is often to blame. We explain how to repair or replace a worn-out zipper slider.

A dirty sleeping bag is also a less-warm sleeping bag. Learn how to properly wash it to get peak performance from the insulation again.

This versatile backpacking sleeping bag from Exped strikes a balance between warmth, weight and compressibility—at a wallet-friendly price.