Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Heading out for an adventure beyond the comfort of tame indoor spaces is often a priority for eager explorers. Whether you're meandering around a park or trail for the day or plotting a longer camping ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

If you're relatively new to any type of hiking, you might be expecting a little bit of discomfort for your effort. Blisters, sore shoulders, aching legs, and other ailments might even seem like the ...

Beginner backpacker Kanisa Hutchins conquers the Appalachian Trail November 6, 2023 by Anna Lad ... Kanisa Hutchins makes backpacking look easy. The Chattanooga native had zero prior backpacking ...

There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...