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

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Two newly released hiking guides are helping outdoor enthusiasts prepare for the summer season, with one focusing on the classic '10 essentials' for trail safety and the other spotlighting ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the difference ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

When you’re backpacking, you need to carry only the necessities — but since you’ll be trekking out into nature, far from all of the comforts of home, you need to make sure you’re carrying items that ...

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 ...

Backpacking across Africa is much different than exploring any other country or continent. The scenery in Africa is so unique and offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that North America and Europe ...