I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

Backpacking forces you to think carefully. Every ounce matters. The wrong gear slows you down, wears you out, and kills your trip. So what gear is actually worth packing? What helps on the trail, and ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Luckily, many airlines ...

Are you planning an adventure on Catalina Island? In this video, we'll cover all the backpacking essentials you need to enjoy the stunning landscapes and scenic views while hiking the Trans Catalina ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

Silence. Breathtaking beauty. Solitude, peace and serenity. These sensations and feelings are all the result of choosing a trail, packing your gear and heading out on a backpacking adventure, where ...