Backpacker Navigating in the desert Tips from our experts and readers about traveling in deserts and canyon country November 27, 2012 BACKPACKER Contributors and Editors Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Email Icon NAVIGATION: CANYONS AND DESERTRIP & LIVE: SURVIVE DESERT EXTREMES SURVIVE THIS: LOST IN THE DESERT HOT DESERT GEAR CHECKLIST STAYING HYDRATED IN THE DESERT When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small commission. We do not accept money for editorial gear reviews. Read more about our policy.