Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter ...

So, yes, there are reasons why you should be careful when hiking in the winter. But you shouldn’t avoid it. Instead, embrace it. Just be prepared and plan ahead. The Trail Conference keeps a list of ...

In this post, I’ll explain both the pros and cons of each item in my ‘Women’s Hiking Gear List for Beginners’ post. As an avid hiker and nature lover, I want to show you my favorite hiking ...

This list is designed for basic multi-day backpacking trips in temperate forest conditions in the United States. Typical temperature ranges would be 30's - 50+ Fahrenheit during the day with evening ...

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