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Every afternoon near the start of my first thru-hike, I knew just where I’d find the hiker named Poncho—and that he’d greet me with advice that would help me finish the Appalachian Trail. A few years ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide ...

There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...

As we look back on a year of adventures, some stories have stuck with us. In 2024, Backpacker profiled an outdoor industry legend and a thru-hiking supermom. We researched and compiled the best hiking ...

Being Backpacker‘s trips editor, my adventure bucket list is long. My job entails researching the best trails, parks, and backcountry areas that our readers would want to explore, so I spend a lot of ...

On my 2017 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, I was given the trail name Gandalf for my tendency to sprawl out my belongings and prevent others from passing. I joined a large contingent of ...

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...