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Backpacking Hub

Go Farther. Pack Smarter. Backpack Better.

Everything you need to plan, pack, prepare and confidently hit the trail.

Your Backpacking Dashboard

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Trip readiness 8%

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Dashboard, quick nav and the beginner path

Search the Backpacking Hub

Try “how much water should I carry” or “sleeping bag rating”.

Where do you want to start?

Twenty doors into the hub. Tap one and you land on the tool, not an article.

New to backpacking? Start here.

Seven short steps. Open one, read the card, mark it complete.

Readiness: 0 of 7 completed

Trip Readiness Score

Eight areas. Anything below 100% tells you exactly what to do next.

8% ready
Trip plan0%

Plan a trip in the Trip Planner.

Gear0%

Add the gear you own to your Gear Locker.

Packing0%

Check items off in your packing list.

Food0%

Build a food plan that covers your calories.

Water60%

Add water sources to your water plan.

Navigation0%

Take the knowledge quiz.

Emergency plan0%

Finish and share your emergency plan.

Ten Essentials0%

Pack all ten essentials.

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Pack total

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Base weight

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Active trip

Every number here is a planning estimate. Conditions, permits and regulations change — verify with the managing agency before you go.