Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Not all backpacking gear lives up to the hype. In this video, I share the backpacking gear purchases I regret the most, why ...

Jessica heck shares her experience becoming more confident in the backcountry and trusting herself on the way to becoming a 46er.

Getting started with backpacking doesn’t have to cost a fortune. #backpacking #budgettravel #outdoorlife #hiking #adventure ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spending a year on a solo backpacking trip changed me in ways I didn't expect. It was lonely but satisfying, and I came home with a new perspective.

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

In a special session on military physiology at last week’s American College of Sports Medicine conference, two teams of researchers presented new data on something called the “Pandolf equation,” which ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...