Backpacking Articles And Stories

Backpacking articles, hiking adventure stories, and more. I'm getting reprint rights for articles from around the world, as well as including my own stories. You'll find several new additions here each month, so be sure to check back. Meanwhile, here's what we have for now:

A Lightweight Backpacking Adventure : This is my own story of the first time I tried "ultralight backpacking." It was August, I was in Colorado, and it rained or snowed every day.

Chimborazo: Climbing Glaciers Near The Equator : Climbing up glaciers to the furthest point from the center of the Earth, I discovered that the guide didn't speak a word of English. That was good, since I didn't want to tell him it was the first time I had used an ice axe and crampons.

Testing Backpacking Gear In Michigan : Sand and snow and coyotes. The one thing you won't find in the Michigan woods in March, is people.

Solo Backpacking : What are the advantages of going alone? I'll tell you what I like about it.

Solo Backpacking Tips : What are the risks of going alone, and how do you prepare?

Backpacking Trips - Ten Essential Items : What you should bring on every trip.

Ten Skills - A Backpacking List : It's not just good gear that keeps you safe. It's knowledge and skills too.

The Best Backpacking Food : There isn't one, but consider the advantages of these ten.

Survival Tips For Backpackers

Survival Foods

A Mental Survival Kit

Twenty Questions - Choosing a Sleeping Bag

Choosing the Best Hiking Boots For You

What to Know When Buying a GPS

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