Waterproofing yourself and your gear is a huge part of perfecting your packing list, and ponchos can be a good solution for both. The best rain ponchos for backpacking can keep you dry in inclement ...

Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

They might not be as stylish or feature-filled as the best rain jackets, but rain ponchos are a great way to make sure you can stay dry when the sky starts dumping out of nowhere. They’re also easily ...

Last week my guiding season kicked off in the beautiful—but soggy and unseasonably cold—mountains of West Virginia, with four three-day, two-night, learning-intensive courses on backpacking ...

Many backpackers are eschewing heavy rugged tents for lightweight tarps. If you normally carry a rain poncho you can kill two birds with one stone by adapting aluminum or fiberglass tent poles to fit ...