Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

Backpackers are not just travellers – they’re calm, composed, practical, and resourceful. And even if you’ve never done it before, don’t worry. With the right tips and tricks, you’ll be navigating ...

Essential backpacking tips every beginner needs, covering gear, packing, safety, and trail skills for a more enjoyable ...

If you’ve ever done a day hike that stretched your limits, you know that hiking really gets you in touch with your hunger. That’s especially true if you start backpacking, which often requires you to ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Claire Sturzaker took her first solo backpacking trip for free. Now, she's been to 40 countries and ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...

As a backpacker, there is plenty to keep you entertained. However, there will still be moments of your time while traveling where you find yourself with nothing to do. When you find yourself traveling ...

In the summer, brown bears abound so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...

Yosemite's landscape is spectacular, breathtaking, and magical. I've visited Yosemite before, but on a recent trip there, I wanted to do something more challenging this time, so backpacking into the ...