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 at home.

In the southern Appalachian Mountains, that means triple-digit temperatures, humidity that does crazy things to my hair, and ...

Backpacking meals are light, easy to pack, long-lasting, and easy to make with just boiling water. And they're getting better ...

While many trails can be used for both thru-hiking and backpacking, in general, thru-hiking tends to deal with longer distance trails. Some of the most well-known thru-hiking trails in the United ...

Women's Health UK found the Osprey Tempest series the best hiking backpack for women. The 11L model we tested scored highly ...

The two campers who were found dead at a remote campground at Isle Royale National Park are believed to have died by ...

It’s a vital component on a hiking backpack. Even on daypacks, in which I might only be carrying a few pounds of gear needed for a hike on a long lunch break, I like to buckle the sternum strap.

Our hiking expert speaks to a camping gear professional to understand why it's always best to opt for a pole tent over an ...

These backpacking trails will give you a glimpse into thru-hiking life, alongside some of the most stunning scenery in the nation. Grayson Haver Currin Published: Jul 7, 2024 Updated: Aug 22, 2024 ...

Juliana Marins, a Brazilian hiker and solo traveler, died after falling during a hike on Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa ...

Juliana Marins, 26, had been hiking with a group of friends on Mount Rinjani — a popular tourist site in the Southeast Asian archipelago — when she slipped and fell about 490 feet down ...