Backpacking Resources
Explore tools, tips, and inspiration to make your backpacking trips unforgettable.
Get Your Free Backpacking Gear Checklist
Plan your next backpacking adventure with ease!
This free, printable checklist ensures you have everything you need for a 2–3 day trip, from essential gear to safety tools.
- Essential Gear for Shelter, Comfort and Warmth
- Layered Clothing Essentials for Any Weather
- Safety and Navigation Gear
Latest from the Backpacking Blog:
Tips, Stories, and Guides
Explore expert backpacking tips, inspiring stories, and practical advice to elevate your outdoor experiences.
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.
Get Your Free Backpacking Training Guide
Hike farther and carry your pack with confidence!
This free, step-by-step training plan will help you build strength, improve endurance, and prepare for real trail conditions.
No gym required!
- Strength Workouts to power up your legs and core
- Endurance Training to hike longer without fatigue
- Pack Training to prep for carrying real trail weight
