The Impact of Social Media and Increased Traffic on Hiking Trails
How is influx of new hikers in 2020, plus social media influencers utilizing the outdoors for recognition damaging our trails?
What Exactly is the Great American Outdoors Act Funding?
A look at what’s in store for upgrades in 2021 at your favorite National Parks, National Forests, and outdoor recreation spaces.
How To Choose Hiking Shoes + Our Top Picks
Our top recommendations for hiking shoes, plus tips on how to buy them, details on what exactly a zero-drop shoe is, and the benefits of different styles.
These Are the Clothes that Hiking Fiend “Socked In” Wears for Each Season
Rebecca “Socked In” Sperry hikes in New Hampshire more than anyone we know, regardless of season or weather. Here’s the clothing she wears in every season.
Creating the American Perimeter Trail
I envisioned a trail that looped around the entire contiguous United States with no ending or beginning. It would be about 12,000 miles long and travel through 27 states. There was only one problem—the route didn’t exist.
Maggie’s Waterproof Oregon Coast Trail Gear
Maggie carried a plethora of waterproof gear items on her November section of the Oregon Coast Trail. Here’s how they worked. Or didn’t.
Where to Buy Recycled Gear… and Why You Should
Here’s where you can buy backpacking and outdoor gear made with recycled ingredients, and why you definitely should.
A Year in the Life of a Trail Maintainer
What does a year in the life of a trail maintainer look like?
The Classic Nalgene Gets a Sustainable Update
How does Nalgene update its classic water bottle? By making it from 50 percent recycled plastic.
Welcome to BackpackingRoutes.com
Why we created Backpacking Routes during a year where it seemed everything fell apart