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Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more A solo traveller who trekked around ...

One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

Unlike RV camping or car camping at established campgrounds, backpacking allows you to experience the backcountry on a more intimate level. You’ll have to rely solely on what you’re able to carry on ...