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!
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 2026
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)
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.
Explore My Trip Reports
Backpacking Yosemite’s North Rim: Stunning Views above the Valley
Backpacking Yosemite’s North Rim: Stunning Views above the Valley El Capitan, Upper Yosemite Falls, and…
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