Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

Perfecting the art of backpacking is as much about knowing what to leave behind as it is about knowing what to take. I’ve met mountaineers so weight conscious that they cut the handle off their ...

3D printing can help lighten your pack and cut costs. These practical camping and backpacking gadgets show what you can make before your next trip.

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

Even when you're trekking through nature with only the essentials on your back, you don't want to be entirely unplugged. The best power banks for backpacking ensure that, at the very least, your phone ...

There’s nothing like getting away from daily life and embracing the beauty of nature on a camping trip. Arguably, the further you delve into nature, the more magical the experience. That said, ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

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From its vast selection of backpacking gear to its thoughtful mission to protect our planet, REI has quickly secured a spot ...

The backpacking business permeates the vacation, corporate and judicial arenas. Nature lovers will sign up to be guided on vacations through the mountains. Corporations use backpacking weekends to ...