Perfect for big day hikes and hut-to-hut treks in all seasons, while being big enough to take everything required for lightweight overnight camping adventures, this versatile gear-hauler is the best ...

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First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

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Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a ...

Question: I’m fascinated with the desert backpacking experience. I’ve been to Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas, but I am interested in seeking other backpacking adventures in the ...

Autumn is my favourite time of the whole year to go camping. Summer is great, of course, but when dawn breaks at 4:30 a.m. and floods your tent with daylight and the sound of a hundred early-rising ...

You may not need a book, binoculars, disco ball, or item from this list, but luxury items can spark joy on your next fall backpacking adventure and prove to be worth the weight. ByWendy Altschuler, ...

Adventures and vacations often go more smoothly with a planned route, but sometimes it can be just as rewarding to go off the beaten path and discover the mysteries that many have not had the ...

Looking for something fun to do? Join Mississippi State's Outdoor Adventures on a backpacking trip at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Alabama! The cost is $60 for MSU students and $75 for the ...