The pandemic threw a wrench in my thru-hiking plans, as it did for thousands of others. It felt like all I had wasted all those months of planning, my goals replaced with non-stop doom-scrolling. But ...

YETI's backpacks don't mess around and the new Skala hiking packs are as serious as they come. These durable, versatile and ...

YETI is getting ready for hiking season with a new hiking backpack that’s designed to make your upcoming hiking trips ...

When it comes to outdoor pursuits, it's hard to beat hiking. Not only does it provide a terrific workout, but — as the most slow-paced method of travel — it's one of the best ways to interact with ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

Whether you’re planning a solo, family, or buddy hiking trip, there are logistics you’ll need to consider. It’s best to plan ahead for these beautiful bucket list destinations, campsites, and trails.

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...

Jeff Garmire is a writer and author. When he isn't adding to his 23,000 trail miles, he can be found living out of the back of a Ford Explorer. He is the author of Free Outside which chronicles his ...