For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

There are two universal truths in the world of backpacking: Food tastes better on the trail, and hiker hunger is real. Nothing works up an appetite quite like romping through the mountains for a few ...

Trekking through mountain trails or forest paths is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the great outdoors. But if your backpack feels like it s loaded with bricks, the journey can quickly ...

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