Mail drops are a handy way to resupply during a backpacking or bikepacking trip when you can’t get what you need from stores. Here’s how to plan, pack, and mail them (and why you shouldn’t overuse them).
Windy night at the campsite? Here’s how to pitch a backpacking or bikepacking tent in the wind without collapsing poles, pulled stakes, or sleepless nights.
Do you need a GPS navigation device for hiking? Not necessarily! Here’s when and how to navigate with your smartphone while hiking or backpacking.
Spice up your hiking with scrambling, a full-body puzzle promising total immersion in rugged landscapes.
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 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.
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.
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 can be exciting, peaceful, and also challenging. Here’s how to deal with scarce water, spikey foliage, challenging weather, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tired of restless nights spent counting the hours until sunrise? Here are twelve trail-tested tips for sleeping better while backpacking or camping.
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.
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 is a huge bummer. Try these tips to reset your biomechanics and find relief next time things start to go downhill.
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.
Do you struggle with cold hands while camping or backpacking? Try these tested tips from a backpacker with chronically frigid digits.
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.
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.
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