The next Take a Hike program, “How To Pack Your Pack,” will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in Florence. Julia Sigg, a local 60-plus backpacker who has hiked much of the Appalachian Trail, will ...

Shutterstock Image No one wakes up a professional outdoorsman. We all start off as novice backpackers and hikers. However, ...

When you hear the call of the wild and make plans to venture into nature for a day of hiking, make sure you take the right ...

Below, she shares five life-saving items that every hiker should carry in their hiking backpack, whether you ... if you find you’re out of either. “Pack high-energy treats, some proper ...

Several lessons—buying robust hiking shoes included—emerged on the ... shoes to assorted points along the trail and made his own backpack. For 2,200 miles, Pyro raided hiker boxes for the ...

This large hiking pack is built for heavy use in the wilderness. It's made from durable Bluesign-approved 600-denier recycled polyester and features a waterproof rain cover to shelter your belongings.

However, I’d encourage campers who bring portable power banks to also pack the tiny USB cord to ... Just unfold the torch, attach a backpacking-style iso-butane fuel canister, adjust the gas ...