The Backpacking Blog
Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Your Next Backpacking Adventure
Welcome to your ultimate resource for backpacking! Whether you’re planning your first trip or looking to improve your outdoor skills, we’ve got you covered with beginner-friendly advice, gear guides, and inspiring trip reports. Let’s hit the trail together!
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)
Backpacking Base Weight: How to Find the Perfect Balance
Optimize your backpacking base weight for better trail comfort.
The Dumbest Mistake I Made Backpacking in the Rain (Don’t Do This!)
Avoid this backpacking in the rain mistake—learn from my experience.
5 Ultralight Backpacking Upgrades Under $25 You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
5 ultralight backpacking gear picks under $25—lightweight, affordable, and trail-tested!
The Ultimate Backpacking Training Plan: Get Trail-Ready Fast
Follow this backpacking training plan to build strength, endurance, and confidence for the trail!
Best Backpacking Trails Near Me: How to Find the Perfect Route
Discover the best backpacking trails near you with expert tips for finding the perfect route!
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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