Ultralight vs. Ultranormal
How light can you go? Six friends face off to determine whether carrying less gear makes you half as macho, or twice as smart.
Beginner Skills
Beginner Skills
Ready to take the leap from car camping and day hikes to overnight backpacking? Feel prepared for your first multi-day backcountry adventure with advice from our trail experts written specifically with the new backpacker in mind. We’ll teach you the beginner skills you need to plan your trip, pack appropriately, navigate the trail, hike with kids, set up your campsite, poop in the woods and more.
Ready to take the leap from car camping and day hikes to overnight backpacking? Feel prepared for your first multi-day backcountry adventure with advice from our trail experts written specifically with the new backpacker in mind. We’ll teach you the beginner skills you need to plan your trip, pack appropriately, navigate the trail, hike with kids, set up your campsite, poop in the woods and more.
Scrub Pans Without A Sponge
Forgot a sponge? No worries -- clean your camp with these everyday wilderness substitutes.
Leave No Trace: Mind Your Footprint
Take a look at what your sole is doing to the ground.
Leave No Trace Trash Tips
Help keep trails clean by picking up your own and other people's trash.
Hiking While Pregnant
With a few precautions, expecting hikers can hit the trail.
Wilderness: Access For All
Should we pave the wilderness and install escalators for the disabled? No, says a former backpacker.
Tools For Snowhounds
Use these tools if you're hankering to learn the secret of snow.
Backcountry Bathroom: How To Go In The Snow
When the ground is frozen or 3 feet under snow, use these backcountry bathroom techniques.