Should you bring your wallet backpacking? It certainly seems a bit silly. Unless you’re hiking up Mount Snowdon, you’re not likely to find a cafe at the top where you might want a little cash for a ...

The most important rule about hiking is to "hike your own hike." In other words, there's no set way to hike, as long as you follow the Leave No Trace principles. Some take it slow, some keep up the ...

Emma Veidt is Backpacker’s assistant skills editor. She earned her master’s degree from the Missouri School of Journalism. These days, you can find her hiking, climbing, and running around Southern ...

Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors. You can walk deep into the woods, mountains or desert with everything you ...

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