Now that summer is fast approaching, it is a good time to start planning a summer vacation Because summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, many people will take a backpacking vacation...

Cheap backpacking is accomplished in two basic ways The first is to cut the cost of the trip...

There are some things to consider before you start backpacking for the first time Beginners need to know about backpacking equipment, gear, supplies and essentials...

We were both thirteen years old and backpacking in Michigan without adults (times were different back then)...

Those who like to travel light in the wilderness are always looking for the lightest backpacking food they can take...

Backpacking basically refers to a combination of hiking and camping Such activity is very popular as a prime bonding activity for family, friends, acquaintances, organizations, and other groups...

Backpacking light, sometimes called fastpacking or ultralight backpacking, doesn't mean leaving anything important behind, or sacrificing comfort...

You wake up suddenly while sleeping in your camping tent After sitting up, you hear a distant rumbling sound overhead...

Packing for a day-long backpacking trip is one thing Packing for a week-long trek is another thing...

Although backpacking with children may seem like a lot of effort, the benefits gained from taking them along can far outweigh the hassles...

Camping is a wonderful way to get away from the rat race of everyday life in the 'civilized' world and just relax and enjoy the solitude of the natural world...

Backpacking is a great way of getting fit, while enjoying what nature has to offer in the Great Outdoors...

When backpacking or camping you will need a good set of cooking gear Cooking in the outdoors is a lot harder than cooking at home in a nicely furnished kitchen...

Backpacking can be a great hobby and sport It is challenging, adventurous and exiting...

When choosing an ultralight backpacking tent there are several factors to take into consideration but I think that a couple of the main ones are obviously size and weight...

Many people are looking for a more active and healthy alterenative to the typical vacation Some are heading out into various beautiful wilderness areas on backpacking trips...

Learning how to pack for a backpacking trip is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable hike Over pack and you risk fatigue setting in as your energy and enjoyment of the hike drains out; under pack and you may find yourself without essential items...

The first place is with your backpack The cornerstone of any backpacking venture begins with your backpacking gear, specifically the backpack itself...

Backpacking is a great way to enjoy nature up close and is a very affordable way to see unique places that can’t be reached in a car...

Getting a toothache while backpacking can be more than just annoying and inconvenient It can end a good wilderness trip...

Ultralight backpacking I remember when I first cut my toothbrush handle in half...

These lightweight backpacking tips and techniques are options or ideas, not recommendations I tend towards the extreme side of ultralight backpacking, and if you don't know yourself or your skills, some of these techniques will get you into trouble...

You aren't lightweight backpacking if you are carrying twenty-five pounds for a summer weekend I invent these standards, but I try to be reasonable...

Ten miles For an experienced backpacker, it doesn't sound that far...

Weight is always a concern with backpacking food you'll be carrying everything on your back Some will tell you to find your weight savings in other areas, and argue for the necessity of healthy, meaning heavy, food...

Want to run up that ridge, just to see what's there Want to easily carry your pack up those fourteener's, so you can go down by any route you choose...

Thinking about going backpacking in Europe alone, with your sweetie, or a buddy Instead of just grabbing your backpack and hopping on the first plane out to a random European country, it’s worth your while to plan a little bit ahead and figure out what you need in order to have a successful, hassle-free, and exciting European backpacking trip...

Backpacking can be a fun and exciting adventure in nature, but surviving in the outdoors with only your gear is a dangerous risk for someone with no backpacking experience...

Whether alone or with friends, backpacking can be a fun and adventurous way to spend a weekend It gives you a chance to escape the madness of the city, explore a natural surrounding and get some great exercise to boot...

If you are going to be venturing out into the wild then you need to have the right backpacking boots on your feet...