Backpacking Articles and Videos
Whether you’re planning a weekend summit trip or a month-long trek on the Appalachian Trail, Trails.com has all the backpacking information you could possibly need to see your next trip from start to finish. Covering rail trails, trail-less excursions, and scrambles, as well as offering reviews on gear, Trails.com is your index for the backcountry. Learn to read a topographic map, clean sap off a jacket, pack a backpack, travel light or just pick out hiking boots -- all the information is at your fingertips.
Bordered by on the west by the western mountain range of the Andes, the Cauca River to the east and plains on the north and south, Santiago de Cali (a.k.a. Cali) lies in a valley close to the Pacific Coast of Colombia. Populated by more than 2 mi...
Knowing where you're at, and where you're going, on a trail is essential for safety and peace of mind. Garmin, a leader in the GPS industry, has a full line of hiking GPS units, including mapping and radio units with GPS. The Garmin Oregon Series...
The Osprey Aura series of backpacks is available in three different payload capacities: 35L, 50L and 65L. All sizes are equipped with Osprey's specialty AirSpeed Suspension which holds the pack away from your body to allow maximum ventilation whi...
There's nothing better than exploring the great outdoors with your dog. Both humans and canines benefit from being surrounded by nature--camping is a great, relaxing vacation for people, and dogs get the opportunity to explore new sights, scents...
If you are backpacking, hiking or find yourself stranded in the heat of the day, you will need to be able to make a quick shade tent. Otherwise, you run the chance of becoming dehydrated, sunburned or even having a heat stroke. Making a quick and...
Vacation has always been a favorite activity for people because it allows them to visit new places and get away from the daily routine and stress found in their normal lives. While some people head for the beach or to exotic locations, others cho...
San Francisco is full of culture, nature, things to do and places to see. Whether you live in the area or are visiting from out of state, it is always a good idea to plan your activities ahead of time in order to ensure you get the most out of yo...
Backpacking is an ideal way to see the great outdoors and invigorate the spirit. Be prepared for accidents that may happen on your backpacking adventure by having first aid supplies on hand. Creating a checklist of the first aid kit supplies you ...
Traditional images of hiking in North America often include a single, knobby walking stick. While some outdoor enthusiasts continue to use wooden sticks, many backpackers and trekkers use carbon-fiber or aluminum-alloy trekking poles---specialize...
Finding a backpack good for your back is essential to a safe and happy hike. E-Pack's Health Backpacks incorporates a "swing balance" system that allows the pack to move naturally with your body. The packs also feature multiple storage pouches ac...
Trekking poles have long been a way of adding stability and taking some stress off legs and knees. While they're not for everyone, trekking poles can definitely make your hike or backpacking trek a little less strenuous. Before buying a pair, con...
Guatemala's Tajumulco is an impressive, gigantic peak that stands among the great giants of the Americas. Surprisingly, it is not so well-known among trekkers. It is a great example of an easily accessed high mountain with a peak that can be reac...
In a cave, light is right below oxygen in your priority of needs, for without light, you are not getting out. A reliable light source (or better yet, three of them) is the most important gear a spelunker carries.
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Hand crank devices such as flashlights can be a great convenience in the field, and they can turn out to be lifesavers in a storm or emergency situation.These hand-held dynamos are relatively new to the consumer market, but the technology behind ...
Backcountry is a loosely used term that refers to land that is isolated, undeveloped, remote and difficult to access. The most important means of travel in the backcountry is that which is human powered. Most wild areas that fall under the defini...
Pocket knives are recommended for any man or woman who plans on spending time hunting, camping or doing any other outdoor activity. The knives include different blades used for different things, and many of these knives now include some type of c...
