Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

What is backpacking? We consider how (and if) backpacking differs from hiking and trekking, and delve into the many forms it can take When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

3D printing can help lighten your pack and cut costs. These practical camping and backpacking gadgets show what you can make before your next trip.

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In 2025, backpacking is still not the most luxurious of ways to travel. But it is, however, the only true way to do it; to enjoy every single thing there is to enjoy on your trip. The sensation of ...

Backpacking can take you amazing places—and the right backpacking sleeping bag will keep you warm no matter where you roam. The exception to this rule? If you’re looking for an affordable backpacking ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, clean and safe drinking water isn’t something to be taken for granted. Whether you're spending the day trekking through remote wilderness, embarking on a multi-day hike or ...