In this video, we highlight essential outdoor gear, including the Klymit Static V sleeping pad, Z-Lite pad, and Outdoor Research sun hoodie. We discuss the features of the Natural Atlas GPS app, along ...

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When I last wrote in these pages about the Rohingya camp, the process had reached an important milestone. It was presented as a long-overdue step toward democratic participation -- the first time ...

While it’s true that the hiking boots below are more likely to pound pavement that ascend mountains, the style itself emerged from the most practical of needs: survival. In 1935, a party of hikers led ...

Backpacking stoves solve a basic problem: You’ve just hiked several miles into the woods, you’re tired and hungry, and if you don’t have a hot meal you’ll throw a tantrum like a toddler who doesn’t ...

My algorithm never ceases to amaze me. I'm the furthest thing from a "backpacker." The thought of having to squish all of my essentials into one bag (I'm a maximalist) and stay in a hostel full of ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...

Experience an epic hike through the Groppensteinschlucht gorge, featuring walking trails, wooden bridges, and spectacular views of the 30-meter Groppenstein Waterfall. A new trail section leads to the ...

Los Angeles is both the second largest city in America and very close to mountain ranges that offer quick backpacking escapes. In under an hour’s drive, you can be backpacking to your own sylvan ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...

Operative Games is creating persistent AI characters that interact with users through real phone calls and messages. Their Story Engine inverts traditional screenwriting – human writers focus on ...