Backpacking Tips & Gear

Get ready for your next adventure with our ultimate guide to backpacking tips and gear! Learn essential tips for planning your trip, packing efficiently, and staying safe on the trail. Explore the best gear recommendations, from lightweight tents and sleeping bags to versatile clothing and cooking equipment, ensuring you're well-prepared for any journey.

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New Zealand Backpacking & Tramping Planning Guide

In this New Zealand backpacking guide I share everything you need to know before embarking on a trip to this stunning country including the best time to go, what to bring, the best hikes including the New Zealand Great Walks, and more.

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6 Best Wind River Range Backpacking Trails

Get off the beaten path and backpack Wyoming’s Wind River Range, full of mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Here are 6 of the best Wind River Range backpacking routes for your next adventure.

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Ultralight Backpacking Tips: 11 Practical Ways to Shave Weight

After one too many backpacking trips where my pack was way too heavy, I started finding ways to shed weight from my backpacking setup. Here’s 11 easy ways to reduce your load without having to cut the end of your toothbrush handle off.

17 Beginner Backpacking Mistakes to Avoid

When I started backpacking 20 years ago, I made so many mistakes – heavy gear, getting lost, overpacking, and more. If you’re new to backpacking, in this post, you’ll learn the 17 most common mistakes that beginner backpackers make and how to avoid them.

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How to Increase Your Lung Capacity for Hiking

Feel like you are always huffing and puffing on the trail? Here are 5 ways to improve your lung capacity for hiking. Improving your lung capacity for hiking is not only helpful for hiking; it’s good for your everyday activities as well.

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8 Best Packable Tents for Backpacking

The best backpacking tents are lightweight, durable, weather-proof, and a cinch to set up. Sounds simple enough, but a good backpacking tent is an investment and with all the choices out there, picking the right one can quickly get overwhelming.

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Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket Review: Is it worth the price?

I’ve been testing out the new PFC-free Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket. Read my full review of the pros, cons, and why this is the jacket I’ll be grabbing on my rainy day adventures.

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Day Hiking Essentials: The Gear You Need to Hit the Trail

What I love about day hiking is it doesn’t require a huge upfront investment in gear. A backpack, some good hiking shoes, extra layers, food, water, and a few safety items are really all you need.

Are you looking for an awesome gift for your favorite hiker or backpacker? I’ve been hiking and backpacking for the last two decades, and in this hiker and backpacker gift guide, I share my most used gear of 2024. Whether it’s a new ultralight tent, a water filter, or important safety gear, the gifts featured here are lightweight, practical, and well-made so they will last many seasons of adventuring. Survival Checklist, Backpacking For Beginners, Backpacking Gifts, Gifts For Hikers, Camping For Beginners, Camping Inspiration, Backcountry Camping, Wilderness Camping

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20 Best Gifts for Hikers and Backpackers

Are you looking for an awesome gift for your favorite hiker or backpacker? I’ve been hiking and backpacking for the last two decades, and in this hiker and backpacker gift guide, I share my most used gear of 2024. Whether it’s a new ultralight tent, a water filter, or important safety gear, the gifts featured here are lightweight, practical, and well-made so they will last many seasons of adventuring.

With the perfect amount of cushion, comfortable straps, and a thick sole, they make an excellent camp sandal and an all-around great choice for summer outdoor activities – whether that’s light hiking, beach days, or outdoor concerts.

There’s a lot to love about the Teva Universal Trail sandals. In this review I’ll go over their best features and why they continue to be my go-to sandal, despite a couple of minor drawbacks that I’ll discuss in this post. Teva Universal Sandals, Utah Trip, Camping Shoes, Teva Sandals, Outdoor Concert, Sandals Outfit, Outdoor Sandals, Hiking Tips

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Teva Universal Trail Sandals Review: Functional, Fashionable and Eco-Friendly

With the perfect amount of cushion, comfortable straps, and a thick sole, they make an excellent camp sandal and an all-around great choice for summer outdoor activities – whether that’s light hiking, beach days, or outdoor concerts. There’s a lot to love about the Teva Universal Trail sandals. In this review I’ll go over their best features and why they continue to be my go-to sandal, despite a couple of minor drawbacks that I’ll discuss in this post.

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Best Backpacking Tents in 2025

We’ve collectively tested dozens of backpacking tents in a variety of conditions from quick weekend trips to multi-day backcountry adventures and even through hiking the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best lightweight tents for backpacking in 1-person, 2-person, 3-person, and even 4-person sizes to help you narrow down your search and find the right tent for you.

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My 3-Day Backpacking Checklist (with PDF)

This comprehensive backpacking checklist includes every item I pack when I’m going backpacking. If you’re looking for a backpacking packing list with lightweight gear and a couple of luxuries that will maximize your comfort both at camp and on the trail, you’ve come to the right place.

Consider this your crash course on backpacking for beginners. In this post, I share all of my best backpacking tips to help you feel prepared and confident on your first backpacking trip. Diy Meals, Backpack Diy, Kids Hiking, Backpack Packing, Backpack Essentials, Backpack Hiking, Gear List

Backpacking 101 for Beginners: My Tips for Your First Trip

Consider this your crash course on backpacking for beginners. In this post, I share all of my best backpacking tips to help you feel prepared and confident on your first backpacking trip.

22 Hiking Safety Tips Every Hiker Should Know

Staying safe on the trail ultimately comes down to making good choices, being prepared for the unexpected, and knowing what to do if things go wrong. In this post, I share my top hiking safety tips so you can avoid getting into any major pickles on your adventures.

Paria Canyon Backpacking Guide

This complete Paria Canyon backpacking guide covers permits, camping, maps, gear, and more to prepare you for this epic Utah hike.

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