Backpacking is a relatively low-entry sport for cost and equipment. There are some basic measures on and off the trail that ...

If it’s your first time hiking, it won’t be enjoyable without the right gear. Firstly, you’ve got your obvious hiking kit, ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...

One of Oregon's best beginner backpacking trips is tucked into Mount Hood's west flank, just an hour from Portland. The big picture: Burnt Lake is a great entry point for beginning backpackers looking ...