How to Organize Camping Gear
Outdoor Family Gear Organization Having all your gear perfectly organized is the thing of dreams. And although I try my
Read MoreAll the gear for the climb, hike, run or bike up and down that trial.
Outdoor Family Gear Organization Having all your gear perfectly organized is the thing of dreams. And although I try my
Read MoreSat, 2/17, 1 pm Group: AMC NY-North Jersey When: Saturday, February 17, 1 pm Where: Meet at Wycoff Starr Coffee Shop, Brooklyn, NY Cost: Free Details: This walk in Bushwick is as much fun as any of the urban hikes we do. While some people join for the free samples from the Fine & Raw Chocolate factory…
Read MoreSat, 2/17, 11 am-1:30 pm Group: SPECTRUM Queer Media When: Saturday, February 17, 11 am-1:30 pm Where: Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, CA Cost: Free Details: Join us for our next QTPOC Soul Stroll in Muir Woods! This event is FREE for our QTPOC commUNITY. This QTPOC Soul Stroll will be hosted by our very…
Read MoreSun, 2/18, 8-10:30 am Group: Mountain Chicks When: Sunday, February 18, 8-10:30 am Where: Bridal Wreath Falls Trail, Saguaro National Park East, Tucson, AZ Cost: $15 parking per car (registration required) Details: Finally some exploring in Tucson! Whoot whoot! Group will be meeting at Douglas Springs Trailhead parking lot. Our hike will start along the Douglas…
Read MoreYou may not be able to ski jump or drive a bobsled, but you’re a master at hanging bear bags, gorging on ramen, and smelling really, really bad. Win a medal at one of these 11 events. It’s been four years since the last Games. For that whole time, we’ve been looking forward to the…
Read MoreMade up 2% of GDP, more than mining, oil, and gas The outdoor industry contributed $373.7 billion to the United States economy in 2016, according to a new preliminary report from the Department of Commerce The statistics, gathered by the department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, found that the gross output of the outdoor industry made…
Read MoreThe best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Stan Gentry. Atlanta has plenty of nicknames: The City Too Busy to Hate, ATL, The A, A-Town, Hotlanta (sure, if you don’t want any friends), Empire of the South, and recently, Hollywood of the South. But my favorite of all the names my city goes…
Read MoreGet the best of the Pacific Northwest with a little help from Backpacker’s trail experts. Anastasia Allison Follow Anastasia’s adventures on her blog and on Instagram @anastasia.allison. Age: 36 Hometown: Everett, WA Day job: Writer, backpacking instructor, and adventurepreneur All-time favorite local dayhike: Mt. Pugh or Gothic Basin Favorite local overnight hike: Tapto Lakes Best…
Read MoreDitch the reservation and go backpacking instead with these romantic presents. Some people are into five-star restaurants and long-stem roses. But when the stars are shining, the campfire is roaring, and the coyotes are howling, a night in the wilderness beats even the most romantic evening out. So this Valentine’s Day, we suggest you change…
Read MoreA good multi-tool is a must-have around the campsite. From carving roasting sticks to fixing zippers, you just can’t beat the functionality. The Victorinox Swiss Army SwissTool BS does an excellent job of acting as a mini toolbox in your pocket, and here are few of the things I liked about it. When you unsheath…
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