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 ...

Explore the Suunto Vertical 2 and its features for hiking and backpacking adventures. Consider navigation tools, battery performance, durability, and usability to understand how the watch may fit your ...

So much goes into a great backpacking trip—preparing food, getting gear, getting in shape—that it’s no surprise that newbies sometimes feel apprehensive about jumping in. Never fear: Read these 21 ...

A mysteriously deflating mattress that leaves you awake on the cold ground at 2 a.m. can ruin a camping trip. So we set out to find durable pads that are as thick and comfortable as possible yet ...

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 ...

For all-around durability, the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L offers the best balance of toughness and waterproofing. For ultralight backpacking, the Montbell Versalite delivers essential protection ...

So you’ve watched Wild, A Walk in the Woods, and The Way, and you’re ready to go on your first overnight backpacking trip. Congratulations! It’s gorgeous out there. You’ve done your research on gear, ...

The plan was to hike the Chicago Lakes Trail, an 11-mile out-and-back near Georgetown, Colorado, with flat camping spots and a sparkling lake at the top. It was June 2016, and I was about to embark on ...

Backpacking can take you amazing places—and the right backpacking sleeping bag will keep you warm no matter where you roam. The exception to this rule? If you’re looking for an affordable backpacking ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

The evolution of budget travel in Asia is being driven by rising operating costs, digitisation, and a strategy shift among ...