Backpacking trails

Discover the mom-and-pop shops of backpacking gear.

Whether you're looking for tips on how to pack efficiently or ways to stay safe and comfy in the backcountry, we've got you with these 25 backpacking hacks.

BackpackOhio.com – Information on Ohio's Backpacking & Day Hiking Trails

We share the best backpacking food ideas to help you enjoy simple and lightweight backpacking meals on the trail. We have you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!

Planning your first backpacking trip can be overwhelming! These trails in the US are absolutely perfect for beginner backpacking trips!

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which face of Mount Rainier is the most fabulous of all? If you really want to know the answer to this question, of course, you’ll have to discover it for yoursel…

Backpacking shouldn't be synonymous with pain and suffering. Avoid these backpacking mistakes so you can be prepared, feel confident backpacking!

Don't miss out on the booking dates for the Rockwall Trail. Plan your perfect 3,4 or 5-day itinerary, learn how to make reservations and what to pack in order to have the best experience on the Rockwall Trail.

For beginners, backpacking may sound intimidating. But with a little training and strategic route selection, you can ease yourself into the adventure.

Learn the basics of backpacking for beginners! Discover must-know tips for gear, trail navigation, and enjoying your first backpacking adventure. — backpacking tips for beginners | backpacking tips and tricks | beginner backpacking trip | beginner backpacking gear list | backpacking beginner tips | backpacking guide

Minaret Lake is a spectacular alpine lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness and makes a great backpacking trip. Read for information on the trail...

To help you plan your JMT hike, here's the 18 day John Muir Trail itinerary I used to hike from the Lyell Canyon alternate start.

A backpacking trip through Yosemite deserves a spot on every adventurer's bucket list. Here's our take on the legendary park's best multi-day trails.

Hikers and backpackers can hike a lot of miles on their favorite trails. Find out how many they do each day. #hiking #backpacking #outdoors #fitness

Here are 11 famous hiking trails in the US and adventures where the most challenging part is getting a permit! The competition just gets thicker each year.

I learned the hard way so you don't have to! Here are 10 backpacking mistakes I hope to never make again.

Get an extra jump in your hiking stride with these helpful training tips and exercises.

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail

Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles traverse a lush, green forest trail alongside a stream.

After deciding to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail this spring, I unlocked a new obsession: backpacking gear. Through much fixation, research, and mini shakedown hikes, I’ve got the gear I need (or at least think I do at the moment.) Here’s a summary of everything I’ve accumulated since May 2022 (when I graduated college and started my backpacking obsession.) A complete list of my gear can be found here. Sleep System/Pack ULA Circuit Originally, I started out with the Osprey Aura but decided…