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My 3-Day Backpacking Checklist (with PDF)

This comprehensive backpacking checklist includes every item I pack when I’m going backpacking. If you’re looking for a backpacking packing list with lightweight gear and a couple of luxuries that will maximize your comfort both at camp and on the trail, you’ve come to the right place.

Kristen Bor and her partner taking a selfie next to a blue geyser in Yellowstone's West Thumb Geyser Basin with Yellowstone Lake in the Background

Epic 7-day Teton and Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary

Sprinter van camped in the desert with camping gear set up outside

Best Van Life Gear at REI

Curious about van life? Learn how to live in a van with tips on van conversions, downsizing, making money as a van lifer, and more.

Van Life 101: How-To Guide for Living in a Van

A view of the sun setting from Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Best Hikes in Utah: 20 Epic Trails – MAPPED!

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Portland Head Light in Portland Maine

Local’s Guide: 15 Best Things to Do In Portland Maine

View of downtown Bisbee, Arizona from hill outside of town

10 Best Things To Do in Bisbee, Arizona

A hiking daypack filled with hiking snacks: Honey Stinger, Justin's nut butter, Go Macro bars, Nuun tablets, and other snacks.

Best Hiking Snacks: 15 Easy Ideas for Your Next Adventure

A woman stands in the doorway of her Sprinter van in Stanley Idaho

How to Get Mail On the Road & Establish Residency as a Full-Time Van Lifer

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10 Best Outdoor Movies & Adventure Documentaries

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Stealth Camping: Tips for Van Life in A City

Sprinter van parked at lake shore with man standing on roof

The 6 Best Small Towns in Idaho

sunrise at Maroon Bells in Colorado

Best Things To Do in Aspen In Summer

Ramsey Cascades waterfall in Smoky Mountains National Park

Ramsey Cascades Trail Guide in the Smoky Mountains

A humpback whale in Baja California Sur

Best Things to Do in Todos Santos, Baja Mexico

Get our in-depth review of the Oboz Sawtooth X hiking shoes with details on comfort, traction, waterproofing, fit, durability, and more.

Oboz Sawtooth X Hiking Boot Review

El Requeson in Baja California Sur from above. A white strip of beach with turquoise water and cacti

How To Prepare for a Baja California, Mexico Road Trip

Little Valley Lakes on the John Muir Trail

John Muir Trail Transportation Guide & Planning Tips

Lake Tahoe in the summer

12 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer

The Geyser Systems Portable Shower sitting on a grassy ground

Geyser Systems Portable Shower With Heater Review

Thin, cascading waterfall spilling into shallow pool of water on Oneonta Trail outside of Portland, Oregon

7 Best Hikes in Portland, Oregon

Female hiker facing away from camera sitting on rock viewpoint overlooking Smoky Mountains National Park in fall

Smoky Mountains Fall Travel Guide

Moraine Lake Banff Canada

8 Best Things to Do in Banff in Summer

Woman sits on top of the NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad - full review on the blog

NEMO Roamer Double Sleeping Pad Review

woman sitting on a rock overlooking a lake at Ponderosa State Park in McCall, Idaho

21 Best Things to Do In McCall, Idaho in Summer

a man and woman cooking over a campfire

6 Easy One Pot Camping Meals

Woman standing with arms outstretched on cold lava field in Hawaii Volcanoes National park

The Ultimate Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Adventure Guide

Kayakers on green colored water on Powell Lake in Arizona

How to Plan an Overnight Kayak Trip to Lake Powell’s Labyrinth Canyon

Saguaro cacti illuminated by golden light from setting sun in Saguaro National Park in Tucson

6 Best Tucson Hiking Trails

a man and woman standing on their yellow VW bus with a pop top

Diversify Vanlife: Why Representation & Inclusion Is So Important

a truck camper on a beach at sunset

10 Truck Camping Tips for Beginners

Female bikepacker on fully loaded bike pedaling down red dirt road in Utah with red mesas and bluffs in distance

Beginner Bikepacking Tips: Preparing for Your First Overnight Ride

Discover the best binoculars for hiking, how to choose the best pair, and tips for using them on the trail for unforgettable wildlife views.

4 Best Hiking Binoculars & How to Choose The Right Pair

Van Conversion: Walls and Insulation

A Complete Guide to Van Insulation, Sound Dampening & Wall Panels

Two people standing for photo on snowy ski slope dressed in skiing gear and equipment

Skiing the Powder Highway in BC: 2 Week Itinerary

Kristen Bor of the travel blog Bearfoot Theory standing on top of Sprinter van on Galena Summit in Idaho surrounded by snow

10 Best Van Life Books to Inspire You to Hit the Road

View inside of camping tent set up on the beach

Best Double Sleeping Bags & Quilts For Camping & Backpacking

Boardwalk through marshy forest on a New Orleans hike

6 Beautiful New Orleans Hikes & Nature Walks

Learn how to put together a hiking first aid kit to keep you and your friends safe out on the trail with this DIY first aid kit checklist.

How to Build a Hiking First Aid Kit: A Complete Checklist

Get the ultimate Hawaii packing list for outdoor adventurers looking to explore Hawaii's hiking trails, spend time at the beach, and more!

Hawaii Packing List for Hikers & Outdoor Enthusiasts

Explore the best Washington snowshoeing routes this winter with our detailed trail guides and important winter safety information.

8 Amazing Washington Snowshoeing Routes

Check out the best Petrified Forest National Park hikes for seeing views, petroglyphs, Pueblo sites, ancient petrified wood, and more.

6 Best Petrified Forest National Park Hikes

Learn everything you need to know about kayaking with sea otters in Monterey Bay, California including what to expect, what to pack, & more!

Kayaking with Sea Otters in Monterey Bay

Here are easy ways to connect with nature in your everyday life - whether you live in a city or work long hours we've got tips to help you.

8 Ways to Connect with Nature in Your Everyday Life

Here are 11 outdoor careers that will get you out of the cube and into nature, plus tips on how to find outdoor industry jobs.

11 Outdoor Careers & Where To Find Outdoor Industry Jobs

Beautiful landscape photo out over Channel Islands National Park in California

Channel Islands National Park: How to Visit & Things to Do

Bearfoot Theory founder Kristen Bor sitting on a bed with the back doors of her Sprinter van open. She has outdoor gear including bikes below the bed, and there is a blue sky with green pine trees around her.

Campervan Insurance: A Complete Guide for Van Life

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