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 ...

Which hiking first-aid kit is best? A first-aid kit is important to have in your pack whether you’re going for a day hike or a weeklong backpacking trip. While you can’t prepare for everything, making ...

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 ...