backpacking essentials

Mountain stream in Colorado — "Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you" – hiker on spiritual retreat lost for 4 days after being encouraged to leave phone behind Participants on the retreat had reportedly been encouraged to fast during the backcountry retreat, and leave their devices behind

Sierra Designs Gigawatt 60L hiking backpack with tent — Sierra Designs Gigawatt 60L hiking backpack review: intelligently designed and lots of volume The perfectly proportioned Sierra Designs Gigawatt 60L backpack is great for overnight trail adventures and multi-day treks

what to wear hiking: hiker smiling — Ditch these 8 backpacking non-essentials for your next trek You may be surprised to discover that you can camp quite comfortably without these eight items

Latest backpacking essentials news

A backpacker's gear sitting next to a tree

10 backpacking essentials: the ultimate checklist

By Brian Metzler, Alex Foxfield last updated 13 December 22

Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter where you're going, what season and how experienced you are

Hiking

Two female hikers walk along a coastal path over looking the Atlantic Ocean

Best backpacking gear: a great base load in well under 7lb

By Julia Clarke published 4 July 22

Our guide to the best backpacking gear keeps your base load ultralight without sacrificing on quality or comfort

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