Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 2 of 8 - Scouting magazine

Seven steps to lighten your backpack

Ditch the weight and go farther with less effort. Use these seven tips to lighten your pack.

What’s in his pack? Gear-planning tips from an ultralight backpacking expert

Before you pack for your next hike, check out this gear-planning advice from an expert ultralight backpacker.

Three things every Scout can learn from this ultralight-backpacking Montana crew

Amp up your Scouting adventures using three inspirational tips from an ultralight-backpacking crew in Montana.

Plan a backpacking trip on Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

Ring the bells on this classic Colorado backpacking trip on the Four Pass Loop outside of Aspen.

Survival strategies to help you escape a forest fire

Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.

Plan a long-distance trek on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail

Your Scouts can go the distance using these planning tips for a long-distance trek on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail.

Plan a trip to Washington’s Olympic National Park

Use this guide to plan a trip exploring Olympic National Park’s North Wilderness Coast.

Test your knowledge of backcountry camping

How will you fare out there? Find out if you’re ready to tackle a backcountry camping trip with this quiz.

Explore tube caves underground in Lava Beds National Monument

Your Scouts and Venturers will love adventuring underground in the tube caves at Lava Beds National Monument in California.

How much do you know about purifying water in the wild?

Use this quiz to test your knowledge of purifying water in the wild.

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