The first essential needed when it comes to camping or backpacking is the sleeping bag. A good sleeping bag is defined by how well it regulates body temperature ...

Learn the fundamentals of backpacking during a Basic Backpacking Course offered by the Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter of the ...

Learn more. With the cold temperatures upon us, it’s probably safe to say that the traditional backpacking season is in the rearview mirror for most hikers. Gear is expensive and must be ...

While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list ...

This hike was his first backpacking trip, and while his intentions may have been good, he was ultimately ill-prepared to take on the challenge of four days in the swamp. He joined our group for ...