Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk venturing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're over campsite crowds — and campsite fees — all you have to do is strap a pack on your back and head into the backcountry ...

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Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...