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Every afternoon near the start of my first thru-hike, I knew just where I’d find the hiker named Poncho—and that he’d greet me with advice that would help me finish the Appalachian Trail. A few years ...

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...

As we look back on a year of adventures, some stories have stuck with us. In 2024, Backpacker profiled an outdoor industry legend and a thru-hiking supermom. We researched and compiled the best hiking ...

There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...

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 ...

(BPT) - Hiking the entire Appalachian Trail is often described as a transformative experience. For twenty- four-year old Henry Quitmeyer, the experience was particularly rewarding as he triumphed ...