As the founding editor of America's first major hiking magazine and a cofounder of the American Hiking Society, Kemsley, who ...

The Backpacker's Field Manual is a comprehensive guide to backpacking skills and equipment by the director of one of the country's most respected college outdoor programs. Advanced and novice ...

I hate mosquitos. Like, really hate them. I don’t know if it’s my genetics or my propensity for sweating, but I can rarely walk out of the woods without a million bites covering my body. I’ll watch my ...

Any outdoor activity with a dedicated user base is going to be filled with people picky about their gear, and backpackers are no exception. Not only that, but buying a gift for a backpacker comes with ...

Claire Sturzaker, a solo backpacker, has been to 40 countries, and she often travels for free. Sturzaker saves on accommodation by pet-sitting and participating in work-exchange programs. She also ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Claire Sturzaker is a solo backpacker who has traveled around the world — in 40 countries, to be exact ...

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