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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Pitstick@onramp.net 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 ...

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 you’re planning a solo, family, or buddy hiking trip, there are logistics you’ll need to consider. It’s best to plan ahead for these beautiful bucket list destinations, campsites, and trails.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just before Ken Powers turned 55, in the fall of 1999, he had what may be the most coveted mid-life epiphany: he no longer needed to work. More than three decades earlier, Standard Oil had recruited ...

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 ...