Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s ...

Backpacking isn’t just a hobby; it’s an escape plan where your gear is your lifeline. Selecting the right equipment can feel like speed-dating: awkward, overwhelming, but potentially life-changing if ...

Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

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One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Earlier this spring, on a hiking path in the middle of ...

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