Travel + Leisure peels back myth from reality, exploring backpacking trips for all ages and budgets. If you want to walk all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, take a four-day hike up Peru ...

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That’s what makes this rare Cyber Monday sale on Osprey’s excellent backpacks so appealing ... The 20L capacity makes it great for a day hike, or longer if you can be particularly crafty ...

What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days! There are a few different names for multi-day hikes, from backpacking to trekking or fastpacking. Whatever you call it, they all involve ...

Backpacking trips are a normal part of their childhood. Now, at ages 9 and 12, they tolerate and really enjoy an exciting 10-mile hike. We all do! As long as I pack great day hike food ...

Getting out onto a trail and hiking is an amazing way to de-stress and reconnect with nature, and this is especially true when you decide to spend multiple days in the wilderness walking trails ...

Thick, warm, moisture-wicking socks are the order of the day for winter adventures. The ample cushioning will prevent ...

No experience is necessary. Additional hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost. Learn how to backpack during the winter months. This two-day, one-night trip will introduce techniques for staying ...