My in-laws are in their 70s and, now that they’re retired, they love taking long-distance backpacking trips. Here are 15 ...

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Backpacking adventures are an increasingly popular choice for travelers of all ages, and here at the top 8 Backpack ...

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Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

Backpacking is more complex than throwing a tent, a sleeping bag and some Ramen Noodles in a pack and hitting a trail. If you’re going to cover a number of miles and stay out for a night or more, you ...