One night, while backpacking in Guatemala, I was woken up by a pain in my leg. Nearly bumping my head against the upper bunk ...

Los Angeles isn’t just about beaches and city lights — it’s also a gateway to serene backpacking adventures. Within an hour’s drive, you can swap breakfast tacos for starry skies and wildflower-lined ...

My partner and I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Some of my favorite places we visited were Puerto Natales, ...

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 ...

Shannon Salick and Zed Brady tell PEOPLE their six-month journey changed how they approach love, spending and everyday life ...

So you’re heading out on a backpacking trip. Before you hit the trail, you’ll need to stop by the camping gear co-op, the sporting goods store — oh, and your local Asian supermarket. Just trust me on ...

The rugged and wild coastline of northwest Washington can be visited only by foot. Preserved as a wilderness inside Olympic National Park, it’s a stunning getaway for all who can make the effort to ...

There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that you will need a decent camp stove. These days you can find options that are lightweight, ...

In 2021, Optimus debuted the Gemini stove, a sleek, uniquely shaped dual-burner stove that split the difference between ...

When backpacking or ultralight camping, every ounce and dollar counts. This quick aluminum foil hack can save a bit of both ...