A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy list ...

No matter the destination, backpacking can be such an incredible way to travel. Think about it — you don't have the heavy load of a rolling suitcase to drag behind you. And we all know dragging ...

Lace up your hiking boots and trod into places inaccessible via horse, quad or car. Backpacking allows you to explore the outdoors while enjoying a little distance from the crowds squished together at ...

This year I’m planning 29 guided backpacking trips. They are scheduled through October, run three to seven days, and are scattered throughout North America in the high desert, eastern woodlands, ...

Friends, taking a camping trip doesn't mean you have to rough it. (Phew!) Whether you're glamping in a national park, camping in cold weather, or pitching a tent in a forest, stocking up on camping ...

I stayed in a hostel for the first time in Singapore's backpacking district. I'm a last-minute packer, and for this overnight trip I decided to only bring the essentials. While I'm glad I brought my ...

No backpacking checklist is complete without these 11 items. After several years of consistent, extended travel abroad, I am proud to say I’ve finally learned how to pack like a pro. Last month, my ...

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