If you enjoy camping and hiking, take it to the next level with backpacking. Here's a primer on how to get ready for your first trip.

3 days ago · Backpacker is the expert source for all things backpacking. Trail guides, gear reviews, backcountry skills, and much more.

Apr 14, 2025 · A beginner’s guide to backpacking - what to expect, what to pack, and how to plan your first overnight adventure beyond the day hike.

Nov 6, 2025 · This backpacking for beginners' guide is your complete resource, covering practical tips and expert advice to make the most of your trip

Jul 28, 2025 · New to backpacking? Learn how to plan your first trip, choose the right gear, stay safe, and avoid beginner mistakes - based on real trail experience

Oct 1, 2025 · We’ve done our best to break this backpacking checklist down into several sections so you can pick what to take backpacking based on the kind of trip you’re doing.

Sep 26, 2024 · After years of honing our backpacking gear to find the balance of weight, comfort, and preparedness, these are the items you’ll find in our backpacks. We put together this …

Feb 19, 2025 · Want to get started backpacking? It's not as expensive or intimidating as you might think. Here's what you need to know.

Oct 11, 2023 · In this guide we’ll go over the basics of backpacking for beginners, including how to get started, what to pack, and of course answering the frequently asked question: What is …

Feb 12, 2022 · Backpacking is lots of fun, but I know it can be overwhelming figuring out how to get started. In this post, I am going to focus specifically on trip planning and how to plan a …

Oct 11, 2023 · To make your backpacking trip as smooth as possible, we've compiled a guide based on expert advice for new and experienced backpackers alike. Our tips cover everything …

May 15, 2023 · In this guide to backpacking for beginners, we’ll cover common mistakes made by new backpackers, the ins and outs of planning, beginner backpacking gear, clothing, and food, …

Start backpacking with confidence. Get expert beginner tips, route tools, and gear advice that actually works.

Jul 18, 2025 · Discover what to bring backpacking with our ultimate backpacking checklist that details all the essential items for your adventure.

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May 30, 2025 · Dayhikes are wonderful, but you’ve decided to make the leap and sleep outside. No car, no campground, just you, your hiking partner, and a tent. Here’s how to pull off your …

Jun 26, 2025 · Overnight Backpacking With over 800 miles of maintained trails designed to help you experience the more than 800,000 acres of designated Wilderness, Sequoia and Kings …

Backpacking—hitting the trail with nothing more than life's necessities on your back—is the quintessential outdoor adventure. To determine what you need to bring on a backpacking trip, …

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Nov 24, 2025 · From overcrowded tourist attractions to sleepless train nights and soreness, backpacking in Europe may not be as glamorous as it looks on Instagram.

Jun 6, 2023 · A definitive guide to the best trail daypacks available based on testing and features like weight, pocket layout, capacity and more.

Learn practical tips for planning and organizing a backpacking trip, such as how to choose a destination and pack appropriately.

Jul 1, 2025 · There’s nothing more satisfying than becoming self-sufficient in the outdoors for extended periods of time. Want to learn more about getting into backpacking? Sign up for our …

4 days ago · Winter tents and shelters for mountaineering, winter backpacking, and backcountry skiing tours need to be stronger and warmer for camping in exposed windy terrain that may be …

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Skills Add to your outdoor wilderness skills arsenal with expert advice and survival tips from Backpacker Magazine. We cover it all: how to get in shape for hiking, pre-trip planning, …