Backpacking travel is the ultimate exercise in freedom, flexibility, and self-sufficiency. It is also one of the most ...

My partner and I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Some of my favorite places we visited were Puerto Natales, ...

Backcountry’s spring sale includes a handful of practical backpack discounts that fly under the radar — especially ...

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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 ...

When backpacking or ultralight camping, every ounce and dollar counts. This quick aluminum foil hack can save a bit of both ...

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, ...

A 40-mile trek on the Florida Trail reveals Ocala National Forest’s most magnificent treasures in the form of azure-blue ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...