Backpacking

Tips on how to go backpacking in the wilderness, including backpacking with kids, going ultralight, and choosing the right gear.

16 Ultralight Backpacking Tips for Beginners

When I started backpacking as a kid, it was common for backpackers to carry around 40 or even 50lbs worth […]

As a mom who goes wild camping in remote areas with my young daughter, I take my backpacking first aid

For a long time, I got by without using a windscreen for my canister stove. If it was particularly windy,

It’s no secret that I don’t like most freeze-dried backpacking meals. Virtually all of those freeze-dried meals for backpacking are

While those pouches of freeze-dried backpacking food do make meal planning easier, I personally never buy them. Why? Because there

For me, eating a delicious meal while I enjoy the view of a glacier lake or stunning vista is one