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.

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 …

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 …

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.

3 days ago · Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert editors have compiled a comprehensive backpacking …

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

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.

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 …