Seasoned backpackers can handle whatever the trail throws at them. These 8 expert backpacking skills will help you level up.

When I approached the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park last spring, my heart sank. The line of cars was so long that I couldn’t see the entry gate. Once I finally got in, finding a parking space ...

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

The ethics of Leave No Trace (LNT) are core to backpacking. You should leave the wilderness in as pristine a condition as you found it, taking all trash with you. If I truly profess to care about the ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...

Learn what to pack for car camping, backpacking and even glamping, plus shop tested and top-rated essentials like tents, ...