If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

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

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 ...

It was about 7 p.m. and the light was dimming as the sun dropped below the tops of the trees. My friend Bob Dohr and I were in Pattison State Park in northwest Wisconsin, and we had hiked between a ...

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 ...