Ultralight backpacking doesn't mean you have to walk around naked and eat dried twigs. You can still bring all the essentials you need while keeping your load as light as possible. The extreme backpacking minimalist carries few...
For many people, regularly backpacking is a fairly minimalistic adventure. Taking only what is on your back into the wilderness and surviving for days, or even weeks. However, there are some that aim to cut down the normal list...
Ultralight backpacking is the practice of aggressively seeking out the lightest, smallest, highest-quality gear available to meet your needs on a backpacking trip. Sleeping bags, packs and tents are typically the heaviest items...
New backpackers often pack with creature comforts in mind. They end up with heavy packs that make hiking difficult and unpleasant, according to the backpacking Lightweight website. A heavy backpack can also contribute to irrita...
Creating a list for your next backpacking adventure is essential to ensure that your trip is a success. Because backpacking involves hiking and walking while carrying all of your gear on your back, you will want to keep your lo...
After you decide on a backpacking destination, you still need to do some research before you pack your bags. Seasonal temperatures, weather patterns, available amenities, type of water sources, who to contact in an emergency si...
Planning for a first backpacking trip can seem the equivalent of preparing for battle. For the length of your trip, you'll carry everything necessary to sustain life and keep you comfortable on your back. Making a list before y...
Whether you approach it as an athletic challenge or a chance to commune with deep wilderness, backpacking is, at its heart, a very human activity: long-distance walking in wild places. With the conveniences of civilization some...