Summer Roundup: Best Hiking Shorts Of 2024
Now that summer is in full swing, we figured it was time to share the best hiking shorts of the year! Our gear testers here at Backpackers have been hitting the trails and pavement on a relentless pursuit to find out the best of the best. Whether you’re playing in the alpine or sweating it out in the Southwest deserts, we’ve got the perfect pair for you on this summer roundup.
Mission Mountain: Bringing Eco-Friendly Comfort to the Great Outdoors
Introducing Mission Mountain: a new outdoor brand committed to preserving nature through eco-friendly practices.
Quebec’s Explorer’s Route: An Adventurous Canadian Road Trip
This trip report covers a week-long road trip on Quebec’s Explorer’s Route. If you’ve been thinking about touring Canada but want to do more than visit one of the big cities, this route was made for you. Hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and bicycling are but a few of the outdoor activities you can partake in […]
10 Epic Winter Hikes
You know you want to brave the cold. Find out where and how with these epic winter hikes all across the U.S.
7 Epic Spring Hikes
Day hikes and overnight backpack trips abound in this roundup of epic spring hikes for 2016. Get a brief overview of the hikes and plan your next trip.
Spring Hikes: The Maze Loop in Joshua Tree National Park, California
The Maze Loop in Joshua Tree Park is perfect for spring. A 7-mile loop with elevation gain provides great views of the surrounding area.
Guest Post: 6 Long Trails Backpackers Will Love
Want to get deep into the wilderness? Here are 6 long trails backpackers will love. Hikers too.
Hike Montana with the Montana Wilderness Association’s Online Guide
Have you seen Montana Wilderness Association’s interactive hiking guide to the Big Sky State? Check it out, and hike Montana with ease.
Spring Hikes: Blood Mountain Loop, Georgia
Hiking the Blood Mountain Loop in Georgia will take you along the legendary Appalachian Trail for a stunning view.
Community Highlight: How to Maintain a Trail in 11 Steps
A trail overseer provides simple steps for how to maintain a trail.