The most innovative backpack in this year’s backpacking gear test wasn’t from an up-and-coming cottage gear company, but from a decades-old company out of New Zealand, Aarn. Where most backpacking ...

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

There's a lot to think about before venturing out into the mountains for a camping adventure, but these five tips will ensure you have a smooth experience.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (KDVR) – ...

From quick overnighters to extensive thru-hikes, how you carry your weight while backpacking matters above all else. You’re essentially living out of your pack, meaning you have to bring with you ...

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The Porcupine Mountains might not be actual mountains, but they’re still one of the best spots for backpacking in the Upper Midwest. Such a large tract of wilderness — 60,000 acres, including 35,000 ...

The half-mile hike to the lake is steep, but it’s a great place to stake a tent for the night. In the morning you can opt to summit 11,695-foot Squaretop Mountain — about a three-hour hike up along a ...

Beautiful scenery — check. Fun hobby — check. Escaping the masses — check. Hell of a workout — check. We do these activities because we love them, not just to get in shape (but it’s certainly an extra ...