I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Planning a backpacking trip doesn't mean scheduling every hour. Instead, the finest adventures leave room for unexpected discoveries while still keeping travel days pleasant and hassle-free. Whether ...

When I went on my first backpacking trip at age 11 in California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, I made just about every rookie mistake possible when it comes to pack weight. Because I was in charge ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

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While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. When it comes to packing light, it's not just the amount of clothing you bring that matters — it's ...

Maybe the most important thing to figure out when you are backpacking for more than a day or two is what you are going to eat. It’s also my least favorite thing to figure out. It’s not that I’m ...

Although I backpacked around Asia in my twenties, the prospect of traveling around Europe with only a small(ish) backpack as a full-fledged adult filled me with dread. But that’s exactly what I ...