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Backpacking & Camping Tent Size Guide
Backpacking & Camping Tent Size Guide
Last Updated:
October 2, 2025
Size is one of the most important considerations you’ll make when choosing a backpacking or camping tent.
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Last Updated:
September 30, 2025
Joshua Tree National Park is aptly named after its name-sake, tree-like succulents. Here are our 10 favorite hikes to appreciate these unique plants and the national park
Backcountry Weather Forecasts
Backcountry Weather Forecasts
Last Updated:
September 30, 2025
These 4 tips will help you check backcountry weather forecasts before you head off into the wilderness
Ultralight Backpacking Basics
Ultralight Backpacking Basics
Last Updated:
September 30, 2025
Is your backpacking kit weighing you down? Come to the light side! In this guide, we show how to trim valuable ounces, streamline your setup, and lower your base weight for your comfiest carry yet.
Do You Really Need a Tent Footprint & How to Choose
Do You Really Need a Tent Footprint & How to Choose
Last Updated:
September 27, 2025
Tents are expensive, so do you really need to spend another $40 on a footprint to protect its floor? Here’s our expert take
Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide
Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 27, 2025
Searching for an epic two-week Colorado backpacking adventure? The Collegiate Peaks Loop may be what you’re looking for!
Sawback Trail Backpacking Guide, Banff National Park
Sawback Trail Backpacking Guide, Banff National Park
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
The Sawback Trail in Banff National Park is a 74 km (46 mile) traverse through the rugged and beautiful Sawback Mountain Range. With most people flocking to crowded trails on the west side of the Trans Canada Highway, this trek provides a true backcountry feel in a stunningly beautiful wilderness.
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
Stretching from Denver to Durango, the Colorado Trail is a full of challenges and rewarding experiences. Here are our first-hand tips for hiking the CT
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
The Ultimate Camping Checklist
The Ultimate Camping Checklist
Last Updated:
September 25, 2025
Camping is a classic way to commune with nature and spend time with family and friends. Here’s how to pack for camp:
10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Day Hike
10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Day Hike
Last Updated:
September 25, 2025
Whether you’re casually hiking to a favorite waterfall or bagging a difficult summit, carrying the proper equipment is absolutely critical.
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 21, 2025
A place made iconic by a National Geographic photographer (and subsequently a screen saver), Reflection Canyon, located on the Escalante arm of Lake Powell, perennially entices hikers far and wide. Though stunningly beautiful, we only recommend this hike to experienced backpackers with expert off-trail navigation skills.
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
Last Updated:
September 20, 2025
Planning for your thru-hike of the JMT can be a daunting task. This guide breaks down every detail, so you can pull off the adventure of a lifetime
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
Last Updated:
September 20, 2025
Are you considering the challenging yet profoundly rewarding experience of a thru-hike? Here are a few trail-tested tips to get you started
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Taking your dog for a rainy hike or a jaunt in the snow is incredibly fun and a great way to keep them active during the winter. But…
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Bye-bye boots, hello happy feet! See why trail runners and hiking shoes rule the trail when the miles pile up.