Backpacking

Trying out the High Sierra Classic 2 Series Summit Backpack was a no-brainer. With a price tag under $100 and a 45L capacity, this pack is cheap enough and has the capacity to hold enough gear for a quick overnighter to a weekend trip. Check out my review and opinion of the best budget pack yet.

It's time to get out there and start backpacking and hiking. For those just starting out, you may not want to spend a ton of money on something that you won't enjoy. I will help you stretch your dollar and find excellent, lightweight backpacking and hiking gear at a great price as usual.

Safely trim the pounds off your backpack without sacrificing camp comfort or heavily investing in new gear.

Are you a hiking or backpacking enthusiast? Here's why you should visit the 17,371 acres, varying terrain, and abundant foliage of the Dolly Sods Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.

Deciding what to put in your backpack for your first hitchhiking trip can be a hassle. You are worried about forgetting the important stuff and packing useless junk. This list is the perfect guide for beginners eager to embark on their first journey!

Internal frame hiking backpacks are used when navigating rugged and uneven ground. They allow the hiker to remain stable. They are easy to size and adjust.

This is my journal from my 5-day backpacking (and bushwhacking) trip on northern Minnesota's seldom-used, 41-mile Kekekabic Trail. This was the first part of a longer backpacking trip.

How do you get your caffeine fix while backpacking? This article explores several methods for making coffee while camping.

Planning a backpacking adventure at Mohican-Memorial State Forest in Central Ohio? Here are some insider tips on where to hike for a short day trip and a longer over-nighter, Park trail vs. Forest trail comparison, and details on park and pack campsites!

Are you interested in learning how to get into ultralight backpacking? This article will help you to adhere to the 10 pound base weight limit by outlining gear options.

Taking a pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago in Spain? Here is a complete list of things to consider packing (and some things not to pack) for your journey there along with a few travel tips.

Should you go for a smaller pack with less capacity or step up and get more volume with the next larger model? That's usually the dilemma when deciding among packs.

Pine River Trail to Emerald Lake and Moon Lake in the Weminuche Wilderness is beautiful. It winds through forest, meadows, and fields of wildflowers. Here's a report from our three-day honeymoon hike to Emerald Lake and Moon Lake in Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado

Hike further and faster by adopting lightweight backpacking. These are my top tips for carrying a lighter pack.

From Giardia and Crypto to Hepatitis A and E. coli, there are some nasty little critters lurking in your drinking water. Be prepared in an emergency too, by having the skills to purify water.

The bounce box, or drift box, provides access to gear and supplies on your backpacking trip without actually having to carry it on your back the entire time.

What is the best backpacking stove for your next wilderness adventure? This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular types of camping stoves.

Did you know that it's possible to have a safe and enlightening wilderness experience as a solo backpacker and hiker? Here's how you can manage your risk appropriately along with other skill sets you'll need to navigate the wilderness alone.

A well-made knife can be a great hiking companion. Outbound Dan reviews several knives from multi-tools to neck knives for backpacking.

In what began as a simple solo snowshoeing trip in the Adirondack backcountry, a momentary lack of safety protocol pits a backpacker against potential death. Only a knife can change his fate.

An experienced backpacker shares his winter backpacking list of all the gear you need for cold-weather camping.

Sites for hikers, backpackers, campers and anyone else who loves outdoor recreation

Backpacking off Grand Canyon's beaten paths: My favorite rim-to-river hike on the South Rim