For many, taking food on a hike can be a toss up between al fresco dining or dehydrated meals (see our guide to the best dehydrated backpacking meals). But the delights of a good meal in the ...

And don’t leave behind a multitool and a headlamp for practicality. When choosing food for backpacking, go for lightweight, ...

For longer hikes, a hiking backpack can help you carry everything you need in one convenient place. This affordable pack is for more advanced hikers that need to carry food, water and shelter.