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Kids can go backpacking at almost any age, but the first trip should be one night and 1 to 3 miles from the car, to a campsite with water and something to explore. Adults carry most of the weight; children carry a…
Read the guideA bear canister is a hard-sided, lockable food container that bears can't open. It is required for backcountry camping in Yosemite, parts…
Oct 13, 2026 · 9 min
To choose a canoe paddle, size it by your seated torso, not your height: sit on a flat chair and measure from…
Oct 13, 2026 · 8 min
For a day hike, pack the Ten Essentials the National Park Service recommends: navigation, sun protection, extra clothing, a headlamp, first aid…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Winter camping for beginners comes down to managing moisture and insulation underneath you. Dress lightly while moving so you don't soak your…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Whitewater rafting for beginners means Class II or III rapids with a licensed outfitter. Class II suits families and nervous first-timers, and…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
To choose a tent, size up: a tent's capacity assumes sleepers packed shoulder to shoulder with little room for gear, so two…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
Sleeping bag temperature ratings come from the ISO 23537 lab test, which gives three numbers. Comfort is the lowest temperature for sleeping…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
A US fishing license is issued by each state's fish and wildlife agency, not the federal government, and lets you fish that…
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min
Plan your first canoe trip on flat water, such as the Boundary Waters in Minnesota or Algonquin in Ontario, for two or…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min
