First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

Time is in short supply. You'll never regret reveling in nature, sleeping under the stars, or challenging yourself on an ...

No matter how long you’re out on the trail, these lightweight outdoor gear items will support you on your adventure. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

[email protected] Adventure Adviser: Luckily for you, the Southwest is chock-full of dry, hot, seemingly inhospitable desert landscapes, ripe for exploration by intrepid, water-toting, SPF-slathered ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...

Whether we are hiking through majestic mountain ranges, trekking across vast wilderness areas, or wandering through dense forests, the experience of backpacking is one that is hard to put into words.

Join a three day hiking and camping adventure through the Arkansas wilderness on Section 7 of the Ouachita Trail. Experience remote backcountry, scenic forest views, and the challenges of multi day ...

With any physical activity, it’s important to stay hydrated. When that activity takes you outdoors, however, finding something suitably refreshing can be difficult. Backpack coolers offer you the ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...

Backpacking knives are essential for survival in remote wilderness. They can help with anything from food preparation and tent repair to cleaning game and starting fires. But what distinguishes a ...