When first starting out, it's good to try an overnight or two before heading off into multi-day hikes. Make an overnight of a favorite day hike by camping where you would normally turn around.Not only will this give you a good idea of what to expect on longer hikes, it'll also help get you into backpacking shape.
After catching the backpacking bug with some overnight trips, you may be eager to immerse yourself in the backcountry with some longer hikes. This gives you the opportunity to push beyond what day hikers can get to and really experience some solitude - and some fantastic destinations!
Always bring extra food when hiking in case an unexpected situation delays your return. It should be something that stores for ...
The perfect backpacker's compass clips to your zipper or backpack and features a rotating bezel with direction setting arrow.
One of the biggest misconceptions about long-distance hikes is that they are just like a regular backpack, only longer. Yes and no. Unlike ...
If you're tired of crowded campgrounds, and long for quiet camping out under the starry sky, you should try backpacking. No reservations are needed ...