North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

These inexpensive gear items will help you enjoy your winter backpacking and winter camping trips. They're often overlooked ...

Backpacking through Europe no longer has to mean empty bank accounts, overnight buses out of desperation, or skipping meals ...

There’s nothing like getting away from daily life and embracing the beauty of nature on a camping trip. Arguably, the further you delve into nature, the more magical the experience. That said, ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that you will need a decent camp stove. These days you can find options that are lightweight, ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...