Backpacking

The 10 Backpacking Essentials: PDF Checklist

Ultralight

42 Ultralight Backpacking Tips: How to Shave Pack Weight

Hiking, Clothing

Hiking Clothes 101 | What to Wear

Accessories

Female Urination Devices 101 | How to Use

Animals

Permethrin Insect Spray

Ultralight

Guide to Tent Footprints

Animals

Bear Scat Identification

Accessories

Leukotape for Blister Prevention

How To, Animals

Understanding Types of Insect Repellents

Accessories

Guide to Whoopie Slings

Activities

Guide to Mountain Glissading

First Aid

Backpacking First Aid Kit: Ultralight (1.5 oz) and DIY

How To

Contour Lines and Topo Maps

How To

How to Setup Camp in the Wilderness 101

Animals

How to Identify Animal Tracks

How To

How to Setup Guylines and Stake Down a Tent

How To

Backpacking with a Pee Bottle

How To

How to Start a Fire | 11 Methods Without Matches

How To

Bicycle Touring 101 | How to Start

Accessories

Bear Bells 101 | Do They Really Work or Not?

How To

Do Tooth Powders Really Work? | 3 Homemade Recipes

How To

Tent Seam Sealers 101 | How to Apply and Waterproof Your Tent

How To

How to Read Hiking Trail Signs, Markers and Blazes for 2021

Accessories

Chamois Cream 101 | How to Use and Apply

How To

How to Pack a Backpack | THE Complete Thru-Hiker's Guide

How To, Ultralight

10 Best Ultralight Tarp Shelters and Configurations

How To, Safety

Lightning Safety Tips for Hiking

How To, Safety

Poisonous Plants Identification Guide

How To, Ultralight

How to Hang a Bear Bag 101 | PCT Method Explained

How To, Safety

How to Remove a Tick Safely | With and Without Tweezers

How To, Accessories

7 Best Foot Balms and How to Use

How To, Safety

How to Identify Poison Ivy (with Pictures)

How To, Ultralight

THE Ultimate Guide to Hammock Camping

How To, Accessories

How to Use a Compass | Land Navigation 101

Clothing

Desert Clothing for Hiking | What to Wear and Why

Travel, Safety

The 5 Best Travel Insurances for 2021

First Aid

Snake Bite Kits: Do They Really Work?

How to

How to Tie Knots: 11 Essential Knots for the Outdoors

Backpacking

THE Ultimate Backpacking Checklist (PDF)

Safety

What it's Like Living with Lyme Disease

First Aid

How to Use Moleskin for Blisters

How To

The Beginner's Guide to Bikepacking

How To

How to Wash a Sleeping Bag | Hand Wash AND Machine Wash

How To

What's the Average Hiking Speed? How to Calculate Your Pace on the Trail

Backpacking

National Park VS National Forest: What is the Difference?

How To, Guide

THE Ultimate Guide to Winter Hiking

Animals

Are Black Bears Really Dangerous?

Ultralight

Backpacking Tips for Beginners

Animals, Guide

8 Types of Bears Compared (Identification Guide)

HOW TO, SAFETY

The Universal Edibility Test

Guide, Activities

THE Complete Guide to Ultramarthons

Shelter

9 Best Backpacking Hammock Tents

Accessories

7 Best Bear Canisters for Backpacking

Footwear

6 Best Hiking Gaiters: From Ultralight to Full Boot Protection

Bags

Stuff Sacks and Compression Bags

Accessories

7 Best Personal Locator Beacons (and Satellite Messengers)

Accessories

11 Best Sleeping Pads

ACCESSORIES

12 Best Ultralight Backpacking Headlamps

Accessories

Sock Liners for Hiking and Backpacking

How To, Animals

5 Best Bear Sprays and How to Use

Cookware

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Cookware and Titanium Pots

FOOTWEAR

7 Best Camp Shoes: The "Other" Ultralight Backpacking Footwear

Ultralight

The Best Sleeping Bag Liners

Clothing

12 Best Ultralight Down Jackets for Thru-Hiking

Accessories

Ultralight Backpacking Pillows

Accessories

9 Best Lightweight Packrafts

Footwear

7 Best Crampons and Microspikes

Accessories

7 Best Balaclavas and Ski Masks

Footwear

15 Best Hiking Shoes | From Trail Runners to Lightweight Boots

Accessories

14 Best Ultralight Backpacking Sleeping Bags

Cookware

11 Best Ultralight Backpacking Stoves

Shelter

10 Best 3-Person Tents for 2021

Footwear

6 Best Minimalist Sandals: Guide to Barefoot and Running Sandals

Backpacking

Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 8.5 lb Base Weight (Full Comfort)

ACCESSORIES

The 12 Best Hiking Hats of 2021

Accessories

11 Best Ultralight Trekking Poles

Clothing

8 Best Lightweight Hiking Skirts for Thru-Hiking

Clothing

8 Best Lightweight Hiking Shorts for Thru-Hiking

Accessories

13 Smallest Pocket Knives for Ultralight Backpacking

Accessories

10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Chairs

Clothing

9 Best Merino Wool Base Layers for Backpacking

Accessories

8 Best Hammock Underquilts for Backpacking

Clothing

10 Best Hiking Socks for Long-Distance Backpacking

Clothing

10 Best Ultralight Rain Jackets and Shells for Hiking

ACCESSORIES

The 9 Best Double Sleeping Bags

Clothing

11 Best Lightweight Hiking Shirts

Shelter

11 Best Ultralight Bivy Sacks for Backpacking

Accessories

7 Best Ultralight Hiking Umbrellas (and How to Use)

Clothing

11 Best Hiking Pants

Accessories

10 Best Water Filters for Backpacking

Accessories, Tech

9 Best Hiking Watches for Every Budget

Accessories, Dogs

8 Best Dog Backpacks for Hiking in 2021

Hygiene

14 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Backpacking

Footwear, Winter

The 10 Best Snowshoes for Winter Backpacking

Clothing, Winter

10 Best Ultralight Winter Gloves and Mittens

Clothing, Winter

10 Best Glove Liners for Cold Weather and Winter Sports

Clothing, Accessories

19 Best Places to Buy and Sell Used Backpacking Gear

Accessories

10 Best Backpacking Quilts

Accessories

10 Best Rain Pants for Backpacking

Leave No Trace, Hygiene

13 Best Biodegradable Toilet Paper Options to Use in the Woods

Clothing

The 8 Best Ultralight Down Pants for 2021

Accessories

The 9 Best Glacier Glasses

FOOTWEAR

11 Best Down Booties for Backpacking

BAGS

The 5 Best External Frame Backpacks

SHELTER

15 Best Ultralight Tents for 2021

ACCESSORIES

The Best Rain Gear for Hiking

ACCESSORIES

11 Best Tent Stakes of 2021

bags

13 Best Ultralight Backpacks for Thru-Hiking

ACCESSORIES

7 Best Waterproofing Sprays for Hiking Gear and Clothes

ACCESSORIES

12 Best Fire Starters

ACCESSORIES

7 Best Hammock Straps for Backpacking

Footwear

The 11 Best Hiking Sandals

Backpacking, Ultralight

How to Cut Water Weight: A Backpacker's Guide to Hydration

Checklist

16 Best Beef Jerky Brands - The Guide to Dried Meat Snacks

Drinks

Electrolyte Replacements 101

Meal Plan

No-Cook Stoveless Backpacking Meals 101

Checklist

15 Best Backpacking Fruits and Vegetables

Backpacking

The 7 Best Meal Replacement Bars

DIY Recipes

The 7 Best Homemade Trail Mixes - From Savory to Sweet

Guide

Backpacking Coffee Options

Review

The 6 Best (Real) Meal Bars

Tips, Meal Plan

41 Backpacking Food Ideas from the Appalachian Trail

Tips

Backpacking Food Tips and Hacks

Backpacking

How Many Calories Do I Burn Backpacking?

Meal Plan

5-Day Backpacking Meal Plan: Ultralight Food Breakdown

Food Ideas

16 Best Edible Insects

DIY Recipes

17 Easy Backpacking Meal Recipes

Meal Plan

10 Best Dehydrated Vegetable Brands for Backpacking

Backpacking, Ultralight

10 Best Alcohol Stove for Ultralight Backpacking

Review

Meal Replacement Powders (Shakes and Drinks)

Food Ideas

18 Super High Calorie Backpacking Foods

DIY Recipes

13 Yummy Freezer Bag Cooking Recipes

Review

12 Best Instant Coffee Brands for the Outdoors

Review

13 Best Freeze-Dried Food Brands

Review

8 Best Cricket Bars for the Outdoors

Review

11 Best Survival Food Brands

Review

The 5 Best Water Purification Tablets

Backpacking, review

The Best Sporks of 2021

Shelter

Appalachian Trail Shelters [Thru-Hiker's Guide]

Map

Appalachian Trail Map [Interactive + Zoom] State by State

Guide

Top 10 Best Hikes on the Appalachian Trail: From GA to ME

Guide

21 Awesome Reasons to Hike the Appalachian Trail

How To

The Appalachian Trail: How to Thru-Hike

How To

The Triple Crown of Hiking 101

BACKPACKING

List of Appalachian Trail Murders Since 1974

Guide, Map

Pacific Crest Trail Map and State-by-State Breakdown 101

Guide, Map

Colorado Trail 101 | Map and Guide

Highlight

10 Best Pacific Trail Section Hikes

Guide, Map

How to Thru-Hike the Arizona Trail 101 | Guide and Map

Guide, Map

How to Hike the John Muir Trail | Map and Planner for 2021

Guide, Map

The Long Trail Vermont | Map and Thru-Hike Planner

Guide, Map

22 Epic Long-Distance Hiking Trails [Around the World]

Guide, Map

Ice Age Trail | How to Plan Your Thru-Hike 101

Guide, Map

How to Hike Springer Mountain (with Maps)

Guide, Map

Continental Divide Trail | How to Plan Your Thru-Hike 101

Guide, Map

How to Thru-Hike the Pinhoti Trail (Guide and Map)

Guide, Map

How to Thru-Hike the Pacific Northwest Trail (with Map)

Guide, Map

How to Hike The Wave (Arizona) | Complete Hiking and Permit Guide

Guide, Map

How to Thru-Hike the Teton Crest Trail 101 | Guide and Interactive Map

Guide, Map

New England Trail | How to Plan Your Thru-Hike 101

Guide, Map

Colorado 14ers: The Ultimate Guide [List and Interactive Map]

Guide, Map

Sierra High Route: THE Complete Hiking Guide

Guide, Map

How to Hike the Tahoe Rim Trail: The COMPLETE Guide

Guide, Map

How to Hike the Buckeye Trail

Guide, Map

How to Thru-Hike the Ouachita Trail

Guide, Map

Oregon Coast Trail | How to Plan Your Thru-Hike 101

Guide, Map

How to Hike the Hayduke Trail

Guide, Map

Guide to Goat Rocks Wilderness

Meal Plan, Food Ideas

Backpacking Food from the Appalachian Trail (5 Day Ultralight Meal Plan)

Meal Plan, Food Ideas

5 Easy Backpacking Meal Recipes [5 Ingredients or Less]

Hiking Clothes

6 Favorite Minimalist Sandals (After 3 Years)

Hiking

The History of Ultralight Backpacking [From 1880s to Present Day]

Hiking

The Rise of Thru-Hiking [History from 1920 to 2021]

Hiking, Ultralight

12 Ultralightweight Backpacking Tips and Hacks

Hiking, Ultralight

16 [MORE] Ultralightweight Backpacking Tips and Hacks

Podcast, Interviews

Hiker Jam Podcast: All Episodes

INTERESTING READ

41 Best Hiking Quotes of All Time

Hiking

What is Naked Hiking?

Hiking

14 Famous Long-Distance Hikers Who Made History

Hiking

Epic Adventure: 5,000 Miles and 8 Months on Foot and Bicycle

Interesting Read, Hiking

32 Best Hiking Movies and Outdoor Documentaries

Interesting Read

60 Best Adventure Books of All Time

Hiking, Apps

10 Best Hiking Apps for iOS and Android

Backpacking

The Backpacker's Dictionary: Appalachian Trail Slang and Terms

BACKPACKING

Top 10 Backpacking and Camping Games

Hiking

78 Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers and Outdoor Lovers

Hiking

THE Complete Guide to the Into the Wild Bus