Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog

Here are some free articles and resources to help you plan your next backpacking adventure.

Not sure what kind of gear to pack for your upcoming hike? Here are six example gear lists to help you get started.

A complete 5-day meal plan for long-distance backpackers. Provides 3,500 calories per day from 2 lbs of food.

Sick of the same old trail food? Here are some of my favorite original backpacking meal recipes for you to try.

Ten staple backpacking foods that are lightweight, shelf-stable, easy to pack and easy to prepare on the trail.

Automatically calculate pack weight and costs, generate reports, charts & more!

Some of the best backpacking gear is made by these small hiker-owned businesses.

This easy DIY project will help you conserve fuel and simplify trail cooking (and it doubles as a carrying case for your pot.)

It’s hard to enjoy a hike when your feet are throbbing. Here are my tips to keep your feet happy and healthy on trail.