These 10 backpacking loop trails are perfect for a weekend getaway. Each trail is under 30 miles and can be hiked in two days. These trails span the country, from mellow New England overnights to challenging peak-bagging treks in the Mountain West.
While every hiker will develop their own gear list, the ten essentials are considered the bare minimum that every hiker or backpacker should carry
Conservation efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness received a big boost from The Conservation Alliance, which awarded $75,000 in funding for each in 2021 and 2022. In all the Alliance awarded $1.11 million for conservation efforts, including funding for Indigenous-led conservation Read more…
Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall finally realized that man could not live on Pop-Tarts alone.
A refresher on the Leave No Trace principles, why they’re important, and suggestions on how to remind people to be better wilderness stewards
Search and rescue teams are the backbone of outdoor adventures across the US, taking injured hikers or skiers off mountains, searching for people lost in the mountains, recovering avalanche victims. The job is never-ending. SAR team members are on call all day, all week. They have jobs. They train continually Read more…
My gear switches a lot, but I do have a core setup that I typically don’t change. This year though, I discovered a new tent, sleeping pad, and favorite inexpensive, noise-cancelling earbuds that kick my AirPods’ butt.
The new Six Moon Designs Rain Walker SUL raises the bar for ultralight umbrellas, using a carbon fiber shaft and ribs to weigh in at a scant 5.5 ounces. The broad canopy protects your upper body from sun and rain, making the Rain Walker crucial equipment on long desert slogs or days of hiking in the rain.
A simple overview of three of the most popular GPS satellite communicators for backpacking, including Garmin, SPOT, and Somewear.
When Emily Ford set out to thru-hike Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail in December she thought it would be a good way to find her place in the racial justice movement by connecting people of color to backpacking.