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20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
Last Updated:
September 16, 2025
Desert hiking offers some of the most stunning scenery. In this guide, we offer our tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy in this beautiful but harsh landscape.
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
Nepal is a backpacker’s dream come true, and planning a trek in Nepal isn’t as difficult as you might think. This guide will help you plan your next trip
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
6 Safety Tips For Hiking with Kids
6 Safety Tips For Hiking with Kids
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
Our top safety tips for hiking with your kiddos will ensure that they have an experience that will cultivate a lifelong passion for the wilderness.
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
For hikers looking for an adventure in the remote red rock beauty of Utah, Coyote Gulch is a hard-won, bucket-list destination.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop
Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop
Last Updated:
September 12, 2025
If you want to enjoy backcountry portions of Bryce Canyon National Park, we recommend the Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop. Here’s how to backpack this scenic loop:
Mount Adams Backpacking Guide
Mount Adams Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 12, 2025
The Mount Adams Wilderness should definitely be on your radar if you’re looking for the rare backpacking adventure in the Pacific Northwest that’s not overcrowded.
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Last Updated:
September 12, 2025
The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a place you truly have to see to believe. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream come true. Where immense glacier-carved granite spires tower over crystal-clear lakes, rolling meadows, and fields choked with high-alpine wildflowers.
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025
Last Updated:
September 10, 2025
We tell you the key differences in women-specific backpacking gear and what we pack for every backcountry visit.
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
Hiking sandals might just be the wave of the future. Though traditional boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.
How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide
How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
When nature calls, we’ve got steps to turn a backcountry bathroom break into a five-star experience. Plus, properly disposing of your #2 keeps our wild places and waterways clean and pristine.”
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
Taking professional-looking photos takes time, but it’s a skill worth growing if you want to better share your experiences, inspire others, and record your memories.
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
Truly skilled on all trail types, this durable, low-drop, moderately cushioned shoe provides plenty of space for your toes.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
With extra thick cushion from the Fresh Foam X in the midsole, and an extra sticky Vibram outsole these shoes will have you bounding down the trails.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
The original Foot Shaped toe box trail shoe is in its ninth edition, sporting a refined upper without compromising its renowned roominess. Luggy tread and moderate cushion make this a contender for hikers, runners, and backpackers alike.