Ben manages Outside's affiliate marketing program. While he spends far too much time in front of a computer, he prefers to be mountain biking, running, or skiing. Originally from the East Coast, he ...

Cooking in the backcountry is a delicate balance of luxury and weight-savings. Will a plastic, $5 spork suffice? Probably, but we'd rather dine in style. We gorged on cozy pasta dinners, sipped canned ...

Whether you’re tackling the Pacific Crest Trail, the Camino de Santiago or, like me, heading to the Arctic Circle, there’s a whole heap of different advice on what gear you do and don’t need for a ...