The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backpacking off-grid can be a life-changing experience, especially because you can opt out of civilization temporarily and enjoy some peace ...

It's almost summer, and in my house, that means one thing: it's time to go backpacking. Because gear is such a major factor for comfort, I set out to find the highest-performing clothing possible. For ...