First Night Out: Set up a Campsite
How to choose a campsite, set up camp. and sleep comfortably.
Sarah L. Stewart and Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
First Night Out: Packing and Planning
Tips on packing and planning for your first night under the stars.
First Night Out
We've gathered top skills for new backpackers and a dozen unforgettable—yet beginner-friendly—trails. What they say is true: You'll never forget your first time.
First Night Out: Year of the Reader
Three readers who hit the trail for the first time (newbies!) in 2013 as part of our Year of the Reader celebration.
First Night Out: Cooking
Learn how to set up your kitchen, store food, and wash dishes in the backcountry.
First Night Out: The Ten Essentials
Outdoor experts have refined the list of key safety and survival tools into these 10 categories. Don't leave home without them.
