Who doesn't love the romantic notion of slinging everything you need to survive into a pack and heading out into the backcountry for adventure? Well, actually plenty of people would raise an eyebrow ...

Essential tips every beginner needs for their first backpacking trip, covering packing smart, staying safe, managing weight, ...

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 ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backpacking off-grid can be a life-changing experience, especially because you can opt out of civilization temporarily and enjoy some peace ...

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 ...

Ron Rydelle Ramos picks huckleberries along a trail in the Flathead National Forest. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake) Brandon Phillips and Ron Rydelle Ramos pick huckleberries along a trail in the ...

From walking tours to river cruises, these five trip styles help active seniors travel comfortably while staying engaged, ...