Backpacks have come a long way since the 70's, when hikers swore by (and at) bulky external frames and nifty side pockets were few and far between. Nowadays, we have a lot more choices: Hikers can opt ...

Traveling with just a backpack is one of those things that sounds simple but can feel a little intimidating at first. What if you forget something? What if you don’t have enough outfits? I used to ...

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MIMI JI has spent the last decade summiting over 80 peaks in New York’s Adirondack and Catskill mountains, often camping for multiple nights to stay as close to the trail as possible. Hauling heavy ...