A planning-focused video sharing ideas and improvements for a more enjoyable 2016 backpacking trip.

Mosquitoes and biting insects can ruin any trip — unless you’re prepared. I break down the ultimate backpacking bug repellent ...

The Sea to Summit Etherlight XR is a great option for backpackers seeking to strike a solid balance between weight, insulating power, and comfort. The regular size weighs 16.6oz and boasts a 4.1 R ...

A new seat fabric helps shave off some extra weight, while a new accessory adds stability when you need it most.

Helinox has already been famous for its ridiculously lightweight camping and hiking gear, but with the new LT Series, the ...

With blizzard conditions, the City of Portland made the decision not to open its warming shelter Monday night to people living on the street.

From the South Fork of the Sisquoc River, virtually every crossing while backpacking toward its mountainous headwaters was worth a thorough gaze. The colorful canopies of cottonwood and sycamore trees ...

WHEN I WAS a young adult, I spent my summers working for the Boy Scouts, leading week-long backpacking treks through the North Cascades. We hiked high passes, slept in mountain meadows, and spent days ...

Diego Silva was coming to the end of a backpacking trip around Europe in September 2017 when he decided to settle in Ireland. From the city of Montes Claros in Brazil, the 33-year-old was inspired by ...

Indian travel vlogger Sachin Awasthi and his wife landed at Jeju Island expecting a festive break. Instead, they say they ...

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women’s figure skating by skating loose, smiling and doing it her own way. On Thursday night, ...