Advice

Expensive Backpacking Gear That’s REALLY Worth Your Money

Last week, we talked about what backpacking gear is NOT worth your hard-earned cash. Now, I'm breaking down my philosophy on what gear you SHOULD invest in, and where you shouldn't cut corners. I don’t need the newest or most expensive gear—or every updated version of it—in my pack every
Oct 15th : The Real Hiking Viking
Featured

Sleeping in an Outhouse on Christmas, 5.5-Pound AT Baseweight, and the Arkansas Triple Crown with Austen McDaniel (BPR #378)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by our longtime pal Austin McDaniel, aka P.I., a Triple Crowner, Ultralight masochist, and full-time tennis instructor.  In this one, we dive into Austin hiking the Ouachita Trail in
Oct 12th : Backpacker Radio
News

Human Remains Discovered in Shenandoah National Park Backcountry

Human remains were discovered near a tent in Shenandoah National Park late last month and an investigation is underway. The remains were found on September 22 in the Naked Creek area following a report of a missing hiker the park had received earlier that day. The Naked Creek backcountry zone is
Oct 15th : Kelly Floro