Tips on how to go backpacking in the wilderness, including backpacking with kids, going ultralight, and choosing the right gear.
Good backpacking sleeping pads will help you sleep comfortably, insulate you from the cold ground, and last through multiple trips. But the “best” sleeping pads can cost well over $200. If you aren’t willing to shell out this much money, don’t worry. There are some good but cheap backpacking sleeping pads available.
Best Cheap Ultralight Sleeping Pads (<18oz, Under $110) Read More »
Not sure whether to bring a solar panel or power bank on your hike? As one backpacker said, “”It seems like we go through this same question, again and again.” The quick answer is:
Solar Panel, Power Bank or Both for Backpacking? Read More »
Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to wash dishes when backpacking. You’ll need to make sure that you don’t contaminate water sources, get dishwater around camp or waste your precious water. With this method, there is no need for a camp sink as you use the pot as the sink. Here
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Once your kids are ready to go on longer hikes or overnight trips, you’ll want to get them a good hiking backpack. These range from simple youth packs for day hikes to serious backpacking packs with built-in suspension systems, padded hip belts, and other features that make it easier for even small kids to carry
Best Kids Backpacks for Hiking and Backpacking Read More »
Most of the gear women need for backpacking is exactly the same as for men. However, there are a few women-specific backpacking items you might need (and won’t find on most backpacking checklists). Here’s what they are, plus everything else ladies need to go backcountry backpacking.
Women’s Backpacking Gear Checklist (Printable) Read More »
Want to go on an overnight backpacking trip with your boyfriend or girlfriend or spouse? In addition to figuring out what gear you’ll bring, you also need to figure out how to divide up the gear between packs. It is actually trickier than it seems.
How to Divide Up Gear on a Couple’s Backpacking Trip Read More »
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