If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

Nepal is one of the cheapest countries in the world, which makes it an ideal destination for backpackers. The country is home to the Himalayan mountain range and many backpackers recommend hiking and ...

Join the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) for its 2026 Backpacking School. The two-day weekend event is free and open to ...

Being Backpacker‘s trips editor, my adventure bucket list is long. My job entails researching the best trails, parks, and backcountry areas that our readers would want to explore, so I spend a lot of ...

Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I've chosen to let go and embark on a journey on my own. Pedaling my bike for the first time without my father’s hands on my shoulders.

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...

With a lot of iconic areas, Vietnam is one of the best backpacking destinations in the world. Backpackers enjoy traveling around the country because of its famous food, picturesque sceneries, and ...