The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Taylor Fox is an editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products. Taylor holds ...

Best backpacking gear for every budget includes ultralight packs, insulated sleeping pads, and weather-resistant tents starting under $100. Shaun Key is a seasoned tech enthusiast with over three ...

No backpacking checklist is complete without these 11 items. After several years of consistent, extended travel abroad, I am proud to say I’ve finally learned how to pack like a pro. Last month, my ...

Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

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Unlike RV camping or car camping at established campgrounds, backpacking allows you to experience the backcountry on a more intimate level. You’ll have to rely solely on what you’re able to carry on ...

Backpacking is more complex than throwing a tent, a sleeping bag and some Ramen Noodles in a pack and hitting a trail. If you’re going to cover a number of miles and stay out for a night or more, you ...

Backpacking allows you to break free from daily routines, reconnect with nature, and test your endurance. Whether you’re conquering rugged mountains or navigating dense forests, maintaining proper ...

The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Two years ago, my husband decided to hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain—a 950-kilometer route from Seville to Santiago.