Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn’t need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on. For some, it’s hard to imagine an easy intro to ...

Buying your first backpacking setup can be cost prohibitive and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This will likely be the first time you are completely in charge of carrying your means to clean ...

Whether backpacking for one night or for a week, this essential guide goes over best practices when packing, meal prepping ...

Essential tips every beginner needs for their first backpacking trip, covering packing smart, staying safe, managing weight, ...

Heather Balogh Rochfort, the woman behind the adventure blog JustaColoradoGal.com, was once a dance specialist whose interest in nature fell well short of obsession. But now she’s the author of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...