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 ...

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 ...

The best backpack brands have greatly advanced the technology behind their designs over the last decade. Today’s modern packs are lighter, offer more storage, and are more comfortable than our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Backpacker Whether you're headed out for a quick overnight or trekking the Continental Divide for several months, your tent is the ...

Question: I’m fascinated with the desert backpacking experience. I’ve been to Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas, but I am interested in seeking other backpacking adventures in the ...

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 ...

Yeti has launched a pair of new soft-sided coolers that make carrying drinks and snacks easier on backcountry adventures. The Yeti Hopper M Series backpack coolers and cool bags are now available in ...

A planning-focused video sharing ideas and improvements for a more enjoyable 2016 backpacking trip.

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...