Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

I like to go backpacking. Backpacking is when you hike and carry a backpack with all your supplies. Everything you carry in, you have to carry out. Preparing to go backpacking requires work. You have ...

Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn’t need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on. For some, it’s hard to imagine an easy intro to ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

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Kathryn Miles is the author of four books, including Quakeland: On the Road to America’s Next Devastating Earthquake. But backpacking doesn’t have to be a months-long, bank-account-draining ...

Many people start hiking without hiking shoes and take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of people pretty far, depending on the ...

Backpacking is a great way to escape the 9-to-5 grind, explore new places and stay in shape. But for those without much experience, planning your trip and ensuring you have the proper gear can be ...

As the weather gets warmer, you might be considering taking your workout outdoors to soak in all that vitamin D. And if you've ever dabbled in hiking, then you know taking on the trails is such an ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It’s an activity so popular that Dora the Explorer even had a song dedicated to it. Backpacking offers an opportunity to experience Missouri’s most secluded and untamed landscapes.