In Part 1, the journey begins with practical backpacking tips, early trail insights, and reflections from traveling alone ...

Learn practical backpacking tips from a decade of experience, covering the lessons and essentials that can help beginners ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food.

Brush up on backpacking basics with tips, tricks, and advice from Backpacker’s experts in Hiking 101. Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I’ve chosen to let go and embark on a ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

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Leaves are dropping, and pretty soon our favorite trails will be iced over for months. If your hiking gear isn’t going to see any action over the winter, don’t just shove it all in the back of the ...

I am not a hiker. In fact, I'm barely a walker. I was born with mild cerebral palsy, which, for me, means I struggle with balance, often experience muscle stiffness, and sometimes have difficulty ...

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 ...