Backpacking
Carry What You Need. Leave the Rest Behind.
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Start with the fundamentals, then use the eight practical skill guides to plan, pack, cook, shelter, hydrate, sleep, dress, and manage food for longer trips.
Backpacking Basics
Learn the fundamentals of planning, packing, trail travel, campsite routines, and responsible backcountry habits.
Read Guide 02 GuideChoosing a Backpacking Backpack
Choose the right capacity and frame, fit the torso and hip belt, manage pack weight, and test comfort before the trail.
Read Guide 03 GuidePacking and Adjusting a Backpack
Organize, waterproof, load, and adjust a pack so essential gear stays accessible and the weight remains balanced.
Read Guide 04 GuideBackpacking Cookware & Stoves
Match cookware, stoves, and fuel to the menu, patrol size, weather, safety practices, and current restrictions.
Read Guide 05 GuideChoosing and Using a Backpacking Tent
Compare shelter designs, usable capacity, carried weight, weather protection, ventilation, pitching, and care.
Read Guide 06 GuideWater Treatment and Hydration
Plan carrying capacity, compare treatment methods, protect clean water, and maintain hydration on the trail.
Read Guide 07 GuideSleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
Choose bags and pads for expected conditions, understand insulation and R-value, and keep the sleep system dry.
Read Guide 08 GuideClothing, Footwear, and Layering
Build a practical layer system, choose footwear and socks, and manage sun, heat, rain, and insects.
Read Guide 09 GuideBackpacking Food Planning and Storage
Plan practical meals, match food to the cook system, maintain hygiene, and follow wildlife-resistant storage rules.
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