The pandemic threw a wrench in my thru-hiking plans, as it did for thousands of others. It felt like all I had wasted all those months of planning, my goals replaced with non-stop doom-scrolling. But ...

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 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.

YETI's backpacks don't mess around and the new Skala hiking packs are as serious as they come. These durable, versatile and ...

Perfect for big day hikes and hut-to-hut treks in all seasons, while being big enough to take everything required for lightweight overnight camping adventures, this versatile gear-hauler is the best ...

YETI is getting ready for hiking season with a new hiking backpack that’s designed to make your upcoming hiking trips ...

There is nothing quite as exciting as a backpacking trip through the great outdoors. It is a chance to be one with nature, breathe fresh air, and refresh our minds. The only thing that can make the ...

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 ...

Jeff Garmire is a writer and author. When he isn't adding to his 23,000 trail miles, he can be found living out of the back of a Ford Explorer. He is the author of Free Outside which chronicles his ...