"I was taught at an early age to meditate by my grandfather, so in some sense it's a spiritual experience for me to go into ...

We took some of the most popular backpacking tents into the field and tested them for livability, ease-of-setup, and overall ...

The word 'backpacking' comes from ' backpack ', a type of bag that you carry on your back. Travellers typically fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra needed for ...

Table of Contents Why Most Backpacking Nutrition Plans Miss the Mark Timing Your Trail Meals With Your Body’s Natural Clock [ ...

Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave ...

Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter ...

We looked for sleeping pads that had an R-value of at least 2.5 (backpacking pads, which are lightweight, typically have lower R-values); some of the car-camping pads we tried had a rating of up to 9.

But it can be hard to know where to start. Backpacking, unlike camping, requires you to be entirely self-reliant. If you forget your toothbrush, there’s no 7-Eleven or camp store nearby to save you.

Our recommendations for backpacking stoves range from $22 (fewer features) to $200 (multi-fuel), but no matter type what you choose, you'll want something light, packable, and easy to use.