Knowing the best countries for backpacking makes it easy to plan your first budget trip. From Thailand to Mexico, there are so many options.
My first backpacking trip was an adventure full of mistakes and lessons learned. I came away with these five tips for beginner backpacking.
From the rugged coast of California to the serene beauty of Alaska, the US is full of incredible backpacking destinations. Here are nine of the best!
Backpacking Slovenia: Get information including visa requirements, work-travel opportunities, budget tips, and top sights in Slovenia
When I first got into backpacking, there was so much I didn't know which led me to make plenty of beginner mistakes. Know these before you go!
My first backpacking trip was an adventure full of mistakes and lessons learned. I came away with these five tips for beginner backpacking.
Planning your backpacking menu? Here are the best lightweight backpacking food ideas to help you enjoy simple and tasty backpacking meals on the trail!
Whether you're looking for tips on how to pack efficiently or ways to stay safe and comfy in the backcountry, we've got you with these 25 backpacking hacks.
Here is a roundup of the best cheap backpacking gear plus tips for buying quality, budget gear for your next backcountry camping trip.
Who ever thought of going back to our roots and carrying the essentials to live on your back for miles at a time through nature was a genius...
What do you need to pack for a backpacking trip? Get our complete backpacking checklist to make sure you leave no essential gear behind!
From the rugged coast of California to the serene beauty of Alaska, the US is full of incredible backpacking destinations. Here are nine of the best!
Exploring the cobbled alleys of an unknown land with just a backpack and a few modest currency notes in your pocket has its own delight. Backpacking is the new way to see the world. However, not ev…
Planning a backpacking trip into the wilderness? Find out the 9 most common backpacking mistakes to avoid and what to do instead!
Easy and beginner friendly backpacking and camping trips for new backpackers and families in the Sierra Nevada of California. Trips located in Emigrant and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness (Stanislaus National Forest), Desolation Wilderness (Eldorado National Forest) and John Muir Wilderness (Inyo Nationa
We're back to full time travelling and having thoroughly tested out our new gear, these are the 9 things that have made a HUGE difference to us.
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What backpacking gear do I need? Use this ultimate backpacking checklist for all the backpacking essentials you need to pack.
Discover the best backpacking backpacks for women. These packs are comfortable, lightweight, easy to organize and can handle heavy loads.
Here are 10 backpacking tips for beginner backpackers who are looking to make their first or next trip even better,
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We've compiled a list of our essential backpacking gear, with a downloadable Excel spreadsheet to help you prepare for your next adventure!
Arches? Glaciers? Rivers? There’s a trail for everyone... Read about some of our favorite places to go backpacking during May!
Backpacking Suriname: Get travel information including visa requirements, weather, hostels, work-travel opportunities, and top sights.
Are you planning on a multiday hike in the backcountry? Then make sure your backpack is reliable. Find the best backpacking backpack.
Check out the best backpacking tents and learn what key features to consider when choosing a new lightweight tent for the backcountry.
Discover the best backpacking backpacks for women. These packs are comfortable, lightweight, easy to organize and can handle heavy loads.
From major cities to remote landscapes, the US is a budget road trip haven you must explore at least once. These are the best backpacking trips in the US.
Planning a backpacking trip into the wilderness? Find out the 9 most common backpacking mistakes to avoid and what to do instead!
Backpacking Congo: Get travel information including visa requirements, kituba phrasebook, weather, hostels, work-travel opportunities, and top sights.
What you need to know about how to choose the best place to start backpacking in Europe and what to look for when deciding where to start.
Sleeping outdoors, wild animals, carrying all your gear, pooping in the woods... backpacking can seem daunting if you haven't done it before! Like most things though, backpacking and wilderness camping is something you get better at with practice. Everyone has to start somewhere! This guide shares with you all the essentials for getting out on your first backpacking trip. Including how to research, plan ahead and what gear to use. Already a seasoned camper? You may just find some useful tips for your next adventure! Beginners Guide to Backpacking I remember my first time backpacking and wilderness camping. I didn't
Alaska is jam packed with incredible hiking trails and opportunities for backpacking. I know it's kind of cliche, but Alaska really does have an untamed wildness about it... and the state has some of the most rugged landscapes in the world. In saying that, you don't have to be Bear Grylls to have your own Alaska hiking experience! In this post I have listed 5 epic hikes and backpacking trips to consider for your next visit to the last frontier (plus some packing tips!) Sponsored by Nature Valley 5 Epic Alaska Hiking & Backpacking Adventures Curry Ridge, Denali State ParkLocation: Curry
Are you planning a long hike that will require you to hike 15, 20 or 30 miles every day? Here are some tips (and example itineraries) for hiking long distances.
From the rugged coast of California to the serene beauty of Alaska, the US is full of incredible backpacking destinations. Here are nine of the best!
Read my Ultimate Guide to Backpacker Hostel Accommodation in Australia + Hostel Etiquette while Hostel Living.
Say goodbye to sore shoulders and cranky knees. These lightweight backpacking tips will cut pounds from your pack weight so you can hike farther, faster, or just more comfortably.
Only a six mile hike past an epic valley lookout and four gorgeous alpine lakes makes the Lakes Trail one of the most popular trails in Sequoia National Park
I'm giving away all my favorite backpacking secrets in this installment of backpacking 101. From my favorite snacks to how to walk up permits.
Backpacking Switzerland: Get travel information including visa requirements, weather, hostels, work-travel opportunities, and top sights.
After years of trial and error, here is the backpacking gear and hiking clothing that I return to over and over again.
Decipher backpack sizes and volumes with my guide. Learn how to calculate liter capacity and figure out which size to take on your next backpacking trip.
What you need to know before your first backpacking trip, complete with budget and beginner-friendly gear recommendations to get you trail-ready.
Say goodbye to sore shoulders and cranky knees. These lightweight backpacking tips will cut pounds from your pack weight so you can hike farther, faster, or just more comfortably.
Here are the best sleeping bags that I have tested for backpacking including lightweight, warm, comfortable options for all budgets.
Pack right for the trail
What do you need to pack for a backpacking trip? Get our complete backpacking checklist to make sure you leave no essential gear behind!
Minaret Lake is a spectacular alpine lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness and makes a great backpacking trip. Read for information on the trail...
Reduce your pack weight and ditch the cooking equipment! Try out some stoveless backpacking meals with 20+ delicious cold-soak recipes
