The Backpacking Blog
Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Your Next Backpacking Adventure
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Best Backpacking Pillows for 2026: Comfort Picks
Comparing inflatable, hybrid, and foam backpacking pillows for better sleep without extra bulk.
Best Budget Backpacking Tents Under $300
Top budget tents under three hundred dollars with practical comfort and trustworthy all-weather performance.
Best Backpacking Tents for 2026 – Top Lightweight & Comfort Picks
A curated roundup of the best backpacking tents for comfort, weight balance, and real-world livability.
Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking: Everything You Need to Get Started
A clear, comfort-focused beginner’s guide to planning, packing, and starting your first backpacking trip.
Best Backpacking Chairs for 2025 – Tested and Trusted Trail Picks
I tested 5 backpacking folding chairs and share the one I trust on every trip.
Backpacking Gear List: 5 Items I Totally Regret Buying
Backpacking gear I regret (and smarter picks to buy instead)
Cheap Backpacking Gear That Actually Works (And Upgrades Your Trip)
Cheap backpacking gear that makes a real difference
Backpacking Tips That Made My Trips Worse (Do This Instead)
Some backpacking advice sounds good…until reality kicks in. Learn what to do instead.
Backpacking Gear NOT Worth It (Don’t Waste Your Money!)
Backpacking gear that’s not worth it (and what to use instead)
Explore My Trip Reports
Backpacking Big Sur: Exploring the Buckeye and Cruickshank Loop (15 Miles)
Explore a 15-mile loop through Big Sur’s Silver Peak Wilderness on a 4-day backpacking trip….
Backpacking the Grand Canyon: Hermit Trail + Tonto Shelf Loop (3-Day Itinerary)
Follow my 3-day backpacking adventure through the Grand Canyon, tackling the Hermit Trail, Tonto Shelf,…
4-Day Backpacking Adventure in the Superstition Wilderness
4-Day Backpacking Adventure in the Superstition Wilderness Boulder Canyon + Black Top Mesa + Weaver’s…
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