You may not need a book, binoculars, disco ball, or item from this list, but luxury items can spark joy on your next fall backpacking adventure and prove to be worth the weight. ByWendy Altschuler, ...

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. — Summer is just around the corner, and Rocky Mountain National Park is already preparing. Starting March 2 at 8 a.m., the park will open reservations for overnight ...

Looking to go backpacking this fall? Check out this 2021 Fall Backpacking Gear List to find all the gear you need to stay ...

Southern Utah is notoriously crowded and hot midsummer. But by early fall, the national parks and slots canyons empty out, the temperatures settle down to a tolerable level, and the cottonwoods light ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. Fall is a magical time of year. The air is cooling, the ...

From quick overnighters to extensive thru-hikes, how you carry your weight while backpacking matters above all else. You’re essentially living out of your pack, meaning you have to bring with you ...

Many Santa Barbarans love the high country of the Sierra Nevada mountains, with its world-famous glacial valleys and otherworldly tall peaks, but far fewer have enjoyed the trail riches nestled in the ...

With the weather cooling off and the leaves beginning to change, this may be the best time of the year to consider backpacking. Summer in the southeast can be a pretty miserable time to carry a heavy ...

Want to explore something new? Join Mississippi State University's Outdoor Adventures staff for an exciting backpacking and camping trip to Virgin Falls State Natural Area in Sparta, Tennessee! The ...

MAKANDA — Fall is almost here, and the 12-mile Red Cedar Trail is calling. During September and October, the Fall Red Cedar Backpacking Trail Challenge at Giant City State Park encourages hikers to ...

Backpacking is a great way to get off the grid, hone your survival skills, observe wilderness at its most wild, and perhaps best of all, drop crowds. But spending even a single night outdoors, far ...