A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the ...

Several long-distance through hikes navigate across high-country ridges and into lush meadows in the U.S. The most well-known ...

Backpacking means carrying a larger backpack containing essential gear and supplies for self-supported travel and at least one overnight stay, camping away from a parked car or trailhead.