I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

Tessa Fontaine hits the sidewalks of the River Arts District to experience rucking, a low-impact exercise based on military training activities.

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Heck you can even dehydrate your own toothpaste if you are so inclined. Or you can just pack a small dime bag’s worth of baking soda and call it a day. If you’ve been backpacking for a while, you ...

In the wake of REI closing its Experiences division, which offered classes and adventure travel, here are other Evergreen State courses to consider.

Pace is everything on a hike--it's what determines if you arrive back to your car before dinner, or well after dark. Learning to determine your pace doesn't hav ...

This classic hiking snack is a winner. Packed with nuts, seeds and dried fruit, trail mix gives you a good mix of healthy ...

Discover the best backpacking trails in Iowa, from the rolling Loess Hills to the rugged Yellow River State Forest.

Baby Reuben Draycott is starting out his life with an adventure many adults will never experience -- a backpacking trip ... so carefully what we would pack but we didn’t need most of it or ...

Packing light for a weekend trip is all about ... and avoids the bulk of full-size toiletries. A smartly designed backpack can help keep you avoid overpacking. Look for one with a wide opening ...