Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the ...

No matter the destination, backpacking can be such an incredible way to travel. Think about it — you don't have the heavy load of a rolling suitcase to drag behind you. And we all know dragging ...

Lace up your hiking boots and trod into places inaccessible via horse, quad or car. Backpacking allows you to explore the outdoors while enjoying a little distance from the crowds squished together at ...

I’ve been camping for over a decade. I’ve backpacked through snowy Alpine glaciers, slept under the Utah desert stars, car camped in upstate New York, and so much more. With so much experience under ...

I get a lot of questions about what kind of gear I use when I’m backpacking, and what I’d recommend to other people. Below is a look inside my backpack. I'll talk more about this gear and tips for ...

This year I’m planning 29 guided backpacking trips. They are scheduled through October, run three to seven days, and are scattered throughout North America in the high desert, eastern woodlands, ...

I stayed in a hostel for the first time in Singapore's backpacking district. I'm a last-minute packer, and for this overnight trip I decided to only bring the essentials. While I'm glad I brought my ...