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Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn’t need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on. For some, it’s hard to imagine an easy intro to ...

A BACKPACK IS way more than something you throw over your shoulders. At least that's certainly the case for the finest of the bunch. The best backpacks function as much like trusty, hard-working ...

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Don’t let lengthy gear lists intimidate you — one of the hallmarks of hiking is that it has a relatively low barrier-to-entry. If you aren’t attempting an overnight, all that’s really needed is a ...

Most every trail in America has its own unique set of natural beauty and spectacular vistas. But some are much more special than others, especially those tracing the footsteps of the country's ...

For Rosie and Ben Platt of Portland, Ore., the keys to a successful backpacking trip with kids are “trail treats” and short distances. For Michael Lanza and Penny Beach of Boise, Idaho, plenty of ...