The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Two years ago, my husband decided to hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain—a 950-kilometer route from Seville to Santiago.

Backpacking isn’t just a hobby; it’s an escape plan where your gear is your lifeline. Selecting the right equipment can feel like speed-dating: awkward, overwhelming, but potentially life-changing if ...

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North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...

The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Taylor Fox is an editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products. Taylor holds ...