Scrambling: A Hiker’s Guide
Spice up your hiking with scrambling, a full-body puzzle promising total immersion in rugged landscapes.
Backpacking Tips & Skills
How to Wash Clothes While Backpacking, The Easy Way
Are your socks standing up on their own? Is your shirt so grimy it’s chafing your skin? Let’s not even mention your underwear… If you’ve ever been backpacking for more than a couple days, you’ve probably felt the need to wash your clothes. But what’s the best way to get …
The Easy Way to Wash Dishes While Backpacking
You just devoured a hearty backpacking meal, now what’s the best way to wash the dishes? These easy steps will keep it simple and help you leave no trace.
Hiker Biker Campsites: How They Work and What to Expect
Hiker biker campsites are a cherished resource for self-powered travelers. Here’s where to find them, how to use them, and what to expect when you get there.
How to Poop in the Woods: Guide for the Shy and Squeamish
Pooping in the woods is no one’s favorite part of backpacking and camping, but it’s an essential outdoor skill. Here’s how to do it comfortably and responsibly.
6 Bear Hang Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We all know it’s important to hang our food in bear country, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. Avoid these bear hang mistakes to keep your food, the bears, and future hikers safe.
Backpacking in the Desert: Essential Skills and Gear
Backpacking in the desert can be exciting, peaceful, and also challenging. Here’s how to deal with scarce water, spikey foliage, challenging weather, and more.
Thru Hiking vs. Backpacking: What’s the Difference?
Do you think of yourself as a backpacker, thru hiker, or both? If you’ve never thought about the difference, this overview of thru hiking vs. backpacking is food for thought.
How to Pack For Backpacking – Managing the Gear Explosion
Do you suffer from gear explosions, cluttered campsites, and a lopsided pack? These packing tips will help you stay organized and comfortable on your next backpacking trip.
Interview: Dan Scarpino on Thru Hiking, Van Life, and Making Space for Big Adventures
In 2019 Dan bought and converted a van, quit his job, and set off to experience as much hiking, camping, and wilderness as he could.
Essential Morning Warmup Routine For Backpackers With Lazy Glutes
It’s common to feel a bit stiff and sore on a backpacking trip. This morning warmup routine will help you greet the day and get your body prepared for the rigors of hiking.
12 Stretches To Do in Your Tent For Better Sleep and Stronger Hiking
These easy stretches will help you loosen up after a long day on the trail, even if it’s cold outside and you’re huddled in your tent. Do them before bed to sleep better at night and feel better in the morning.
How To Hike Your First 20 Miler: Tips for Long Days on the Trail
Want to take your hiking or backpacking to another level? Here are tips and techniques for hiking long days more comfortably, so you can enjoy even more wild places.
12 Tips for Better Sleep While Backpacking
Tired of restless nights spent counting the hours until sunrise? Here are twelve trail-tested tips for sleeping better while backpacking or camping.
38 Tips for Staying Warm While Backpacking
It’s hard to enjoy the backcountry when you’re freezing your buns off. Here are all my best tips for staying warm while backpacking, even if you get cold as easily as I do.
Essential Home Workout Equipment for Staying Fit While Stuck Indoors
Stuck inside due to bad weather or, you know, a global pandemic? Don’t let your outdoor fitness slip away. These essential home workout tools are affordable, compact, and extremely effective.
10 Backpacking Mistakes I Don’t Want to Make Again
I learned the hard way so you don’t have to! Here are 10 backpacking mistakes I hope to never make again.
Knee Pain While Hiking: Quick Fixes for Relief on the Trail
Knee pain while hiking is a huge bummer. Try these tips to reset your biomechanics and find relief next time things start to go downhill.
Hiking in Trail Running Shoes – Good or Bad Idea?
Tired of big heavy boots? Here’s how to decide if hiking in trail running shoes is right for you, plus how to transition safely and which shoe models to consider.
How to Fix Cold Hands While Backpacking and Camping
Are cold numb fingers cooling your enthusiasm in the backcountry? Try these tested tips from a backpacker with chronically frigid digits.
High-Calorie Protein Bars for Hiking: 8 Top Picks Compared
5 big burly protein-packed bars ideal for hearty snacks or meals on the trail. Pros, cons, and nutrition details to help you choose your hiking fuel.
Lightweight Backpacking: Gear and Tips to Lighten Your Load
Say goodbye to sore shoulders and cranky knees. These lightweight backpacking tips will cut pounds from your pack weight so you can hike farther, faster, or just more comfortably.
