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Backpacking can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging if you're not prepared. That's why we've put together a list of backpacking hacks that will make your trip go a lot more smoothly. From tips on how to pack efficiently, to ways to stay safe and comfortable in the backcountry, we've got you covered. So read on for some essential backpacking wisdom!

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Shake up your backpacking meal plan! We are sharing the best backpacking food ideas from our JMT hike to help you find your new favorite lightweight backpacking meals. We have you covered for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and dessert!

Planning your first backpacking trip can be overwhelming! These trails in the US are absolutely perfect for beginner backpacking trips!

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which face of Mount Rainier is the most fabulous of all? If you really want to know the answer to this question, of course, you’ll have to discover it for yoursel…

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

Don't miss out on the booking dates for the Rockwall Trail. Plan your perfect 3,4 or 5-day itinerary, learn how to make reservations and what to pack in order to have the best experience on the Rockwall Trail.

For beginners, backpacking may sound intimidating. But with a little training and strategic route selection, you can ease yourself into the adventure.

Learn the basics of backpacking for beginners! Discover must-know tips for gear, trail navigation, and enjoying your first backpacking adventure. — backpacking tips for beginners | backpacking tips and tricks | beginner backpacking trip | beginner backpacking gear list | backpacking beginner tips | backpacking guide

This 15 mile trip in the Eastern Sierras is one of the most beautiful backpacking trails in California. Here's what you need to know before visiting-

Backpacking the John Muir Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime experience on one of the best hiking trails in California. But due to the JMT's remoteness, careful planning is required to arrange resupplies. Here's an 18 day JMT itinerary, including a rest day and several side trips, to help you plan your John Muir Trail hike at the typical average hiking pace. #johnmuirtrail #californiahikes #hikingtrails

Yosemite National Park is like no other place on earth. Located in California's Sierra Nevada, the alpine backpacking here is to die for. Here's the 10 best backpacking trails to choose from when you plan your next trip to Yosemite.

Hikers and backpackers can hike a lot of miles on their favorite trails. Find out how many they do each day. #hiking #backpacking #outdoors #fitness

Here are 11 famous hiking trails in the US and adventures where the most challenging part is getting a permit! The competition just gets thicker each year.

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Thru-Hiking: Training Tips and Exercises - REI Co-op Journal

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail

Three hikers with backpacks and trekking poles traverse a lush, green forest trail alongside a stream.

After deciding to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail this spring, I unlocked a new obsession: backpacking gear. Through much fixation, research, and mini shakedown hikes, I’ve got the gear I need (or at least think I do at the moment.) Here’s a summary of everything I’ve accumulated since May 2022 (when I graduated college and started my backpacking obsession.) A complete list of my gear can be found here. Sleep System/Pack ULA Circuit Originally, I started out with the Osprey Aura but decided…