Skills

Up your fitness the easy way with these simple exercises.

With TP disappearing off of store shelves around the U.S., maybe its time for the public to learn something backpackers have known for a long time.

BACKPACKER’s Intro to GPS Navigation online course taught by expedition guide and polar explorer Eric Larsen, will give you all the information you need to set up, dial in, and navigate via any GPS device.

BACKPACKER’s Intro to GPS Navigation online course taught by expedition guide and polar explorer Eric Larsen, will give you all the information you need to set up, dial in, and navigate via any GPS device.

BACKPACKER’s Intro to GPS Navigation online course taught by expedition guide and polar explorer Eric Larsen, will give you all the information you need to set up, dial in, and navigate via any GPS device.

BACKPACKER’s Intro to GPS Navigation online course taught by expedition guide and polar explorer Eric Larsen, will give you all the information you need to set up, dial in, and navigate via any GPS device.

Skip ahead with BACKPACKER and the Colorado Mountain School, who will teach you how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker’s hitches, in our online video course.

Skip ahead with BACKPACKER and the Colorado Mountain School, who will teach you how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker’s hitches, in our online video course.

Learn how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker’s hitches, in our online video course.

Learn how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker's hitches, in our online video course.

Learn how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker’s hitches, in our online video course.

Skip ahead with BACKPACKER and the Colorado Mountain School, who will teach you how to tie the most essential knots and hitches that you can use for nearly any outdoor situation, from bowlines and square knots to girth and trucker’s hitches, in our online video course.

Power your thru-hike with the right food, snacks, and resupplies for the long haul.

Hike with efficiency, speed, and intention, and you’re sure to accomplish your thru-hiking goals. Here’s how to plan your pace and fight lollygagging tendencies to reach the terminus before winter does.

Go from couch potato to trail monster with these simple tips from a personal trainer.

Gear up for the United States' toughest long path with these expert picks.

Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need, with help from BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and BACKPACKER Gear Editor Eli Bernstein.

Who says you need water in your food? Dehydrate your vittles and you'll carry less weight, save money, and eat better.

An early-season snow sends a hiker into delicate territory.

Just because you're packing in dinner shouldn't mean you have to skip the best course. These sweet treats are well worth the extra ounces.

A strong body helps you get out into nature, but a well-trained mind makes the time count. Use these three exercises to derive more rejuvenation from your next hike.

Going slow on the snow can help you relish the smallest details.

Can our writer get in the best hiking shape of his life—without doing a single hike over 10 miles?