Here’s why it should top your travel list. Backpacking in Southeast Asia is incredibly affordable. Countries like Vietnam, ...

Let’s be real. In 2025, we’ll still be planning our adventures last-minute and scrolling on our phones before bed.

Learn the fundamentals of backpacking during a Basic Backpacking Course offered by the Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter of the ...

From making your own shoes to making miles, these are our favorite skills stories that appeared in Backpacker in 2024.

"The wave came in and just took her, it just took her away." On Boxing Day 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered a ...

The Ice Age Trail didn’t dazzle me with scenery or variety, and it didn’t prompt me to learn any new backpacking techniques.

Best wishes everyone. Thanks to all who have supported my work here and in magazines and books. I am truly grateful. May you ...

North America offers an endless array of extraordinary hiking and walking journeys, from the Olympic Peninsula to Alaska, the ...

The Horton Fire, which covers 898 acres of ponderosa pine, conifer and chaparral, had not moved below the Highline Trail, a 57-mile route popular for backpacking, camping and hiking. The fire was ...

Aaron Tveit (Earth Abides) spoke with Bleeding Cool about Apple TV+'s musical series Schmigadoon! and not getting a chance at ...

Outdoor Trails columnist Ad Crable cradles a bear cub tranquilized by Pennsylvania Game Commission bear researcher Gary Alt ...

The first essential needed when it comes to camping or backpacking is the sleeping bag. A good sleeping bag is defined by how well it regulates body temperature ...