Shedding weight is less a packing problem and more a state of mind. Let WIRED show you how to keep warm and fed in the ...

Backpacking is a relatively low-entry sport for cost and equipment. There are some basic measures on and off the trail that ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

Backpacking isn’t just a way to travel; it’s a crash course in freedom. With nothing but your bag and a good pair of shoes, ...

Kitting out your backpacking gear closet for the first time is pricey. Just getting together the basics—tent, sleeping bag, and backpack—can easily run upwards of $1,000 if you aren’t careful. For ...

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

During a two-week backpacking trip through Europe, I booked Airbnbs in small towns outside Berlin and Zurich. The crowd-free ...

At this Californian gem, you'll have the opportunity to backpack through a wilderness filled with wildflower meadows, pine ...