Backpacking Gear

The author hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in June 2017 -- 117 days in which the PCT became her home. Learn from her best tips.

Check out the best backpacking tents and learn what key features to consider when choosing a new lightweight tent for the backcountry.

Pack right for the trail

Backpacking shouldn't be synonymous with pain and suffering. Avoid these backpacking mistakes so you can be prepared, feel confident backpacking!

This is a complete backpacking checklist that you can download as a PDF. It encompasses everything you need to think of to prepare for an long-distance hike. Includes trip preparation (resupply points, insurance, emergency precautions) and essential gear items (food, clothing, navigation and much more). Repin it to your own inspiration board.

Discover the best backpacking backpacks for women. These packs are comfortable, lightweight, easy to organize and can handle heavy loads.

We're back to full time travelling & having thoroughly tested out our new gear, these are the 9 things that have made a HUGE difference to us.

A complete breakdown of our backpacking camping gear, including when, why, and how we use each item, and how it's performed over the years.

So you’ve planned out your first overnight hiking trip. You’ve got all your essential backpacking gear. Now it’s time to pack your backpack for hiking. But does it really matter how you pack your gear

Power bars, energy bars or any other type of backpacking meal in a form of a bar are one of the most popular hiking foods. We all love them cause they’re quick to pack and easy to eat. Fast and nutritious hiking snack always finds its way into our backpacks. There is only one problem.