The best backpacking lunch ideas balance calories, nutrition, weight, and ease of preparation. For short day trips, home-prepped meals like sandwiches, dehydrated chicken salad, and calorie-dense Logan bread are simplest.…
Author: Garry Robbins
Garry Robbins has 4WD’d across Australia, lived in Africa and backpacked through North America and Europe. He writes about camping, off-road travel and outdoor gear for My Outdoors Life.
Backpacking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry and Actually Enjoy It
To stay dry backpacking in the rain, wear a waterproof hard shell jacket over moisture-wicking (not cotton) layers, keep your gear dry with a pack liner and dry sacks rather…
Best Running Socks for 2026: Comfort, Cushion, and Blister-Free Miles
The best running socks are made from moisture-wicking synthetic blends like nylon, polyester, and spandex, fit snugly with a seamless toe to prevent blisters, and match their cushion level to…
How to Pick a Camping Stove: The Complete 2026 Buying Guide
To pick the right camping stove, match it to how you camp: choose enough burners for your group, around 20,000 BTUs per burner for quick cooking, a fuel type that…
Best Swiss Army Knife for Survival: How to Choose the Right One (2026 Guide)
The best Swiss Army knife for survival is the one that balances size, weight, and a small set of genuinely useful tools for the activities you actually do, not the…
GeerTop Review (2026): Are These Budget Tents and Camping Gear Worth It?
Note: We get commissions for purchases made through links in this article. This GeerTop review answers one question: can a budget brand really deliver tents and camping gear you can…
Best Mosquito Repellent for Camping (2026): 6 Proven Ways to Stay Bite-Free
Note: We get commissions for purchases made through links in this article. Finding the best mosquito repellent for camping can save a trip. Every camper knows the misery of lying…
Camping in a Tent vs. a Motorhome: Which Is Right for You? (2026 Guide)
If you’re weighing tent vs. motorhome camping for your next trip, you’re in good company, because camping is one of the most popular ways Americans get outside and a big…
Camping Gear Checklist for Beginners: Everything You Actually Need
A beginner camping gear checklist comes down to five systems: shelter, sleep, kitchen, light, and safety. Get those right and everything else is comfort. A complete new kit for two…