A light-as-you-like one-person shelter for backpacking adventures, wild camping and fastpacking forays ...

As temperatures begin to rise in early spring, I start making plans for bigger adventures. I love hiking in remote places in Scotland and that often means taking a tent (or bivy sack) and spending a ...

Join me, Nikki Delventhal, and my pups, Rodney and Camper, as we set out on my first-ever solo backpacking and tent camping ...

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 ...

The best backpack brands have greatly advanced the technology behind their designs over the last decade. Today’s modern packs are lighter, offer more storage, and are more comfortable than our ...

Building a fire in the woods is part of the Backpacking Adventurers camp for 12-14 year olds at the Audubon Community Nature Center. It is one of the organization’s summer day camps that still has ...

There’s nothing quite like pitching a tent at a secluded alpine lake with the wind in your hair, the scent of pine in your nostrils, and a view of the Milky Way twinkling into view. Something about ...

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 ...

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 ...

A huge main compartment offers plenty of room for essential gear, from sleeping bags and cookware to extra layers of clothing ...