Due to ever-growing cities and the parasitic urbanization of natural lands, it can be hard to find remote backpacking destinations these days. Luckily, there are still some places where the natural beauty of the untamed wilderness is all you can see for miles. Here are some of the top locations for
The GR11 – also known as the Senda Pirenaica – is one of three main routes that traverse the Pyrenees from the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean Sea. The GR11 stays almost entirely on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees, parallel to the GR10, another thru-hiking trail on the French side. This route
Our ultralight backpacking philosophy is ‘bring what you need, nothing more, nothing less’. Going ultralight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice significant comfort. We’ve put together a full backpacking gear list – complete with a free-standing tent, a stove, and even a pillow – for under 10 pounds
Our team of outdoor experts has spent thousands of nights in the backcountry testing a wide variety of backpacking quilts based on warmth, comfort, weight, packability, and features. Lead gear analyst Heather Anderson has logged 50,000 foot-miles and holds self-supported fastest known times on
Over 6 months, we tested more than a dozen brands – from artisan names like Waka, Verve, and Swift to household classics like Starbucks, Café Bustelo, and Nescafé. In total, we drank 300 cups. Our gear analysts evaluated each coffee’s flavor profile, caffeine content, portability, mixability, and
