About Trail & Pack
Practical backpacking and hiking guides: planning trips, packs, tents, food, ultralight gear and choosing hiking boots.
Who this site is for
Hikers and backpackers who want clear advice on trip planning, gear lists, food and finding boots that fit.
How the guides are written
- Answer first. Each guide leads with the direct answer, then explains the why and the how.
- Practical numbers. Concrete values you can use, with ranges rather than false precision.
- Connected, not repeated. Short, focused articles link to the in-depth guide for their topic, so you can go as deep as you need.
- Dated. Every article shows when it was published.