Backpacks

Backpacking is an adventure where you explore the outdoors with gear carried in a pack on your back. Kristen Bor, who knows lots about hiking and living in a van, wrote “The Newbie’s Roadmap to Successful Backpacking Adventures” to help beginners. This guide explains how to get ready, pick equipment, plan meals, and protect nature […]

Backpacking is an outdoor adventure where you carry all you need in a backpack. It’s about exploring nature and finding new trails. Starting to backpack can be exciting and help build your skills and confidence, step by step. People often start with day hikes to learn the basics of hiking. Safety is key — always

Backpacking is all about exploring with a bag on your back. First-timers need to know what’s important to bring. They should pack hiking boots, a tent, sleeping bags, food, water bottles and other must-have items for the trail. Some things are extra critical and we call these “The Ten Essentials.” Gear like sleeping pads, headlamps,

Moving from shorter day hikes to full-fledged backpacking invites you into a deeper connection with nature. Imagine setting up your tent in the quiet wilderness, far from any crowded campsite. Backpacking lets you do just that and more. You sleep under a blanket of stars and wake up to breathtaking views right at your doorstep.

Backpacking means hitting the trails with your gear on your back, ready for adventure. It’s about exploring nature and sleeping under the stars. New to backpacking? No problem! This guide is here to help you get started right. You’ll need a few key things like sturdy boots that keep your feet safe and dry, and