I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

Backpacking checklist Sleeping gear Backpacks ... includes everything you'll need in a compact package. I've found I can fit my stove and a towel for clean up and to stop rattling into the ...

Pace is everything on a hike--it's what determines if you arrive back to your car before dinner, or well after dark. Learning ...