We tested 25 backpacking packs across eight countries and three continents. These are our 9 all-time favorites for multiday ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

I went backpacking through Europe for the first time and was surprised by overnight trains, small towns, and my capabilities ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

3D printing can help lighten your pack and cut costs. These practical camping and backpacking gadgets show what you can make before your next trip.

The best skincare to pack for camping and hiking trips, including trail-ready essentials that protect, soothe, and simplify ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author watching the sunset on Mt. Malo Spicje in the Julian Alps, Slovenia. Photo Courtesy Of Katie Kloss I’m an adventure ...

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that you will need a decent camp stove. These days you can find options that are lightweight, ...

The 40th annual Maumee Valley Tri-Adventure Race will be held May 16 at Independence Dam State Park in Defiance. The event includes biking, canoeing/kayaking and backpacking. Lukas Kummer, who helps ...