From a section of the Arizona Trail in April to camping in Idaho’s City of Rocks in June and backpacking in theCanadian Rockiesin August, the Hornet Osmo 2p illustrated how it carves a narrow niche within a limited weight class of semi-freestanding, two-person, two-door, double-wall tent...
There are so many to choose from! Here’s what I would pick, and why.There’s something magical about traveling to new countries while living out of a backpack. I’ve been doing it for 10-years now, going through my share of travel backpacks in the process....
As minimalist travellers, we’re a little biased towards the smaller end of the backpack spectrum. There’s no doubt you’ll find some excellent choices by top manufacturers in the 55-65L range; we just feel they are often unnecessarily bulky and large for the shorter trips that the majorit...
Explore the most popular backpacking trails in Hoosier National Forest with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
tent if you are more than 6 feet tall—a couple inches of head and leg room are critical for a good night’s sleep, and not all tents are created equal. Pay attention to the amount of vestibule space a tent offers, especially if you plan to backpack in colder, more gear-heavy ...
helmet-compatible hood shields your face from wind. The fitleaves room for a couple of base layers and/or a light insulation piece and the length exceeds most sub-one-pound puffy jackets. Two spacious, warm, zippered hand pockets sit higher than a backpack or climbing harness belt. The jack...
My daughter and son received their first-ever Panda Crate boxes from KiwiCo back in April. We got to try out the following plus-version crates: Let's Bond!, Let's Sense!, Let's Pretend!, and Let's Solve! Here's a quick recap of my experience: "Panda Crate was a total hit with...
Visas:Many nationalities are allowed visa-free entry to all of the countries in this route.See our Southeast Asia visa guide. Duration:3 months (can be adapted for more/less time) Average budget per month:$750-$1100 USD Best time to go:The most popular time to backpack Southeast Asia is...
If you walk a lot with your bag (instead of just going from the airport to accommodation and leaving it there) If you travel in places with really rough terrain where wheeled luggage is useless, you’ll need a hiking backpack. You travel with carry-on luggage only, so at least the back...
Here are a few events and places to consider in April: –Art Paris Art Fair: More than 100 art galleries gather under the glass ceiling of the Grand Palais to exhibit contemporary art. Various countries, regions and continents get a special focus each year, varying from places such as Swi...