Backpacking

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Imagine you’re halfway through your backpacking trip, and you start smelling smoke… a lot of smoke. Is it smog, or is it a wildfire? 

He shivers uncontrollably huddled under an emergency blanket that one of the Scout leaders took out of their wilderness first aid kit...

Looking for good backpacking stove? Top backpacking stoves have these things in common. Here is how to pick the right one for your journey!

Ultralight backpacking gear is expensive, but capable of making your backcountry trips much more enjoyable. Here is what is worth the money.

A breakdown of our favorite headlamps on the market, and what features to look for when looking for one for hiking, camping, & backpacking

Looking for a friend (or friends!) to go hiking or backpacking with? Here are some great ways to find like-minded hikers!

Nothing beats campfire cooking. But what if you're cooking for a group? When cooking backpacking meals for a crowd, simplicity is...

How to obtain a backcountry permit for hiking and camping on Wilderness, State, and National lands

An overview of backpacking in the Black Diamond Mines in CA, including information on permits, camping, itinerary, and useful gear to bring.

An overview of the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, including information on permits, camping, itinerary, and useful gear to bring.

One woman's preparations for an epic 10-day solo thruhike of the incomparable Tahoe Rim Trail

5 amazing hikes across California - Kern River, Joshua Tree, Matilija Canyon, Desolation Wilderness, Santa Cruz Island

Gear Guide White Mountains National Forest - Photo Credit: Sharon Bernardino In this chapter of our Winter Backcountry Camping series, we...

Trip Planning & Safety Winter in Bryce Canyon, UT - Photo Credit: Chris Blake Hiking and camping popularity has skyrocketed amidst the...