First Night Out: Set up a Campsite
How to choose a campsite, set up camp. and sleep comfortably.
How to choose a campsite, set up camp. and sleep comfortably.
Tips on packing and planning for your first night under the stars.
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.
Three readers who hit the trail for the first time (newbies!) in 2013 as part of our Year of the Reader celebration.
Learn how to set up your kitchen, store food, and wash dishes in the backcountry.
Outdoor experts have refined the list of key safety and survival tools into these 10 categories. Don't leave home without them.