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 ...

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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 ...

What’s the best backpacking stove? To answer this question, I tested 29 stove models from six different brands, interested only in those that I’d be happy to carry for an extended outing in the ...

Backpacking is an exciting way to explore the wilderness or travel to foreign countries on a budget. However, carrying all of your possessions on your back can make it difficult to plan and prepare ...

As I stepped off the trail and onto the hot asphalt, I checked my Gaia app for what felt like the hundredth time that hour. Just a half-mile left, finally. All I had to do to reach Bear Mountain Ski ...

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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, ...

Eric Hanson and guest Dan Becker embark on a rim-to-rim-to-rim Grand Canyon trek that takes a unexpe Eric Hanson and guest Dan Becker embark on a rim-to-rim-to-rim Grand Canyon trek that takes a ...

The backpacking meals you eat on the trail can make or break the experience, which is why trail food is one of my priorities when planning. Quality food is not only necessary to maintain energy and ...