Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

Though not generally thought of as a "crowd-free" location, this waterfall trail is recognized on Backpacker's list of fall favorites.

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Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter ...

Fastpacking blurs the lines between long-distance trail running and ultralight backpacking,' says Andrew Butterworth, an ...

Outdoor magazine Backpacker had some praise for a classic Western North Carolina hiking destination — and the fall color that surrounds it — on its list of five best crowd-free fall leaf hikes.

There are some differences between backpacking and thru-hiking, mainly related to goals and mindset. Let's break down which ...

Among the triple crown hiking trails, the Continental Divide Trail, also known as the CDT, looms large. It’s the longest of ...

If you’ve always wanted to marry your love for running and backpacking, then we found your next go-to sport: fastpacking.

Don’t rely on your cell phone to get you where you’re going on the backtrails and in the wilderness. These compasses will ...