Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. She spoke to INSIDER about how she packs. Ask yourself 'Will I want this in three months?' When Niver was packing up her apartment ...

Backpacking is a great way to step into the ... Stick to essentials and keep your pack under 20% of your body weight. Borrow or rent big-ticket gear like tents and sleeping bags instead of ...

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 ...

But if you’re looking for a versatile mid-sized pack that looks good, can hold camping gear, cooking kit and warm clothes, and will last, we highly recommend the Osprey Talon 55 hiking backpack.