Skills

Backpacking Fitness

“Long Covid” Is Keeping Hikers Off the Trail for Months

Emma Veidt

Winter Camping

10 Underhanded Ways to Convince Your Friends To Go Winter Camping

Casey Lyons

Beginner Skills

How to Pack a Backpack for a Hiking Trip

Daniel Nelson

Beginner Skills

How to Find the Perfect Hiking Partner

Courtney Gerard

Packing

How Beginners Can Cut Pack Weight, Not Comfort

Emma Veidt

Pre-Trip Planning

8 Tips for Leading a Group Hiking Trip

Josh Cole

Beginner Skills

Don’t Be a Jerk: Here’s What Every Hiker Should Know About Trail Etiquette

Zoe Gates

Multisport Skills

Master Rocky Ascents With These 6 Steps to Safe Rock Scrambling

Kerry Wolfe

Beginner Skills

How to Hike in Snowy Conditions

Meg Atteberry

Recipes

Craving Chipotle in Camp? Try These Burrito Bowls

Lily Krass

Outdoor First Aid

Backcountry Eye Injuries Are a Nightmare. Here’s How to Deal With Them.

Christopher Tedeschi

Skills

These TikTok Creators Are Influencing a New Generation of Nature Enthusiasts

Erica Givans

Sponsored Content

Elevate Your Backyard Camping Game

L.L.Bean

Outdoor First Aid

Tooth Problems: The Gory Details Backpackers Need to Know

Christopher Tedeschi

Backpacking Food Basics

How to Fuel for Every Length of Hike, According to a Dietitian

Emma Veidt

Pre-Trip Planning

The Case for Section Hiking

Mary Beth Skylis

Bathroom Etiquette

In Praise of the Backcountry Bidet

Casey Lyons

Beginner Skills

How to Choose Your First Campsite

Zoe Gates

Recipes

Cozy Up to Shoulder Season with These 7 Belly-Warming Soup Recipes

BACKPACKER Editors and Contributors

Bathroom Etiquette

The Right Way to Poop in the Backcountry

Zoe Gates

Backpacking Gear Checklists

They’re Hiking 8,000 Miles This Year. Here’s What’s in Their Packs.

Sammy Potter

Backpacking Fitness

4 Ways to Build Lungs of Steel (Without Running!)

Kaelyn Silva

Skills

How To Dive Into Canyon Country and Survive

Meg Atteberry

Survive Wilderness Threats

5 Venomous Snakes That Every Backpacker Needs to Know

Alisha McDarris

Recipes

This Vegetarian Red Pepper and Lentil Stew Is Slow-Burn Hiker Fuel

Nick Cote

Beginner Skills

Snooze Like a Baby With These Six Camping Sleep Tips

BACKPACKER Editors, Grant Davis

Beginner Skills

Stop Tossing and Turning: Use Science to Sleep Like a Rock in the Backcountry

Grant Davis

Recipes

These Butternut Squash and Honey Apple Cakes Are a Sweet Way to Eat Your Veggies

Kate Barrett

Backpacking Fitness

Shin Splints Can Derail Your Hike. Here’s How to Prevent Them.

Lee Welton

Beginner Skills

Going on Your First Backpacking Trip? Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes.

BACKPACKER Editors

Climbing/Mountaineering

How to Safely Summit Rainier Without a Guide

Shannon Davis

Multisport Skills

How to Conquer Your First Slot Canyon Without Dying

Madi Salvati

Recipes

Embrace the Start of Pumpkin Season with This Instant Pie

BACKPACKER Editors, Kate Barrett

Beginner Skills

Level Up From Scenic Dayhikes to Awe-Inspiring Overnight Adventures

Zoe Gates

Beginner Skills

5 Things to Use Instead of Toilet Paper

Adam Roy

Outdoor First Aid

Drowning Is One of the Backcountry’s Worst Dangers—But This Essential Skill Could Help You Save a Life.

Christopher Tedeschi

Recipes

Apple Pie on a Stick Is Your New Favorite Camp Dessert

Alex Geller

Beginner Skills

Start Cowboy Camping With These 4 Tips

Adam Roy

Skills

How to Watch This Year’s Most Spectacular Meteor Shower

Adam Roy

Beginner Skills

Stay Safe by Learning to Predict the Weather in the Backcountry

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