Everyone has their own path, and as long as that path doesn’t hurt or inconvenience other human beings, or detract from their enjoyment of the wilderness (i.e. Bluetooth speakers!) it’s all good, baby.
All national forests in California have been closed to public use as wildfires rage across the state.
Fall backpacking means warm days, cold nights, and major temperature swings. Here’s the gear we recommend for trips this season.
Depending where you are, fall can be prime backpacking season. Here are five of our favorite fall backpacking routes across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast, ranging from a 23-mile overnight to a three-week thru-hike
In the world of popular (but impossible to find) mid-layers, is the Melanzana Grid Hoodie or Appalachian Gear Company All-Paca Wool Fleece a better option? Over the past few years, these companies have risen to the top of the backpacking fashion world. Both are recognizable, sought after, and often out of stock. Is one a better layer than the other?
The Vasque Breeze LT NTX Low provides the stiff, solid cushioning underfoot of a trail boot but with a low cut. So if you’re looking for something lighter than a boot but sturdier than a trail runner, these could be the shoes for you.
All the National Forests in Northern California are now closed, effective August 22nd and extending through Sept 6th.
Hello! I recently thru-hiked the 486-mile Colorado Trail, and I did a Q&A about my solo hike on the ol’ social media. How basic of me! I’m answering a selection of those questions here, with better grammar and more detail, along with a handful of other questions I’ve received in Read more…
Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall contracted Giardia while hiking the Colorado Trail. The trail went fine. Life got messy once he was home though.
Whenever I have two days off in a row, I try to squeeze in a quick backcountry trip. Here’s the gear I take for these trips.