One of the Great Truths of Christmas gifts is outdoor people are nearly impossible to buy gifts for. My wife of many years ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...

Prepare for a safer and smoother journey with essential backpacking tips covering planning, packing, navigation, and on-trail safety. Ideal for beginners and seasoned hikers looking to refine their ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

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Fay Bond has never been one for idleness. Now, despite her age, that hasn’t changed much. For about 50 years, Bond taught water aerobics and stretch classes, and she was an avid gardener and member of ...

Carolina Wilga, 26, who has been backpacking around the country for the last two years, was last seen on Sunday, June 29 Western Australia Police Force Missing backpacker Carolina Wilga, 26, could be ...

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Los Angeles is both the second largest city in America and very close to mountain ranges that offer quick backpacking escapes. In under an hour’s drive, you can be backpacking to your own sylvan ...