Backpacking Gear

Discover the best backpacking backpacks for women. These packs are comfortable, lightweight, easy to organize and can handle heavy loads.

Click HERE to read all about backpacking essentials for beginners. This includes clothes, how to make food, types of basic equipment, and much more!

The author hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in June 2017 -- 117 days in which the PCT became her home. Learn from her best tips.

Check out the best backpacking tents and learn what key features to consider when choosing a new lightweight tent for the backcountry.

Backpacking shouldn't be synonymous with pain and suffering. Avoid these backpacking mistakes so you can be prepared, feel confident backpacking!

Pack right for the trail

If you're going camping or hiking, you'll need a backpack. Check out our guide on how to pack a rucksack so you can squeeze in everything you need.

If you are new to backpacking and you want a beginners backpacking destination : choose Angel Island State Park. WHY? Because there is water on the island which means you carry less weight and it only takes you about one … Continued

This is a complete backpacking checklist that you can download as a PDF. It encompasses everything you need to think of to prepare for an long-distance hike. Includes trip preparation (resupply points, insurance, emergency precautions) and essential gear items (food, clothing, navigation and much more).

Say goodbye to sore shoulders and cranky knees. These lightweight backpacking tips will cut pounds from your pack weight so you can hike farther, faster, or just more comfortably.