You can find a good quality back pack at most outdoor equipment places. It is important that they measure you because one size doesn't fit all. Gander... more

It is always a good idea to expand your horizon by travelling to new places and learning different cultures firsthand. It will be a life-changing experience... more

You know the best about liking and disliking of your child. So choose the things which he likes the most according to his interest. Normally a ten year... more

Mountain and hill regions are the most famous popular places if you want to go backpacking. It is considered quite safe compared to other places like a... more

The rim-to-rim hike is one of the premier backpacking destinations in North America. While it sounds arduous, having hiked it twice, I’d actually rate... more

Weight is your obvious chief concern here. Stoves come in two types: fuel source attached by screwing on, or source off to the side and detachable. ... more

The cardinal rule here is: maximum calories, minimum weight. This means you may have to take high-calorie foods that, as a health-conscious outdoors person,... more

Like tents, sleeping bags are rated for weather, by degrees at which you will stay warm. For most trips, a 20-degree F. rating will suffice. Bags come... more

As a beginning backpacker, I was told, “Five pounds on your back translates to 50 pounds on your feet.” Always wear a boot -- not trainers, no matter... more

Loading up a pack and hiking out with all of your worldly possessions needed for a week has a certain minimalist, Buddhist appeal. But the right equipment... more

If you were planning on backpacking, one of the first things that I would ensure, is that you have a great backpack, something with comfortable straps... more