Backpacks have come a long way since the 70's, when hikers swore by (and at) bulky external frames and nifty side pockets were few and far between. Nowadays, we have a lot more choices: Hikers can opt ...

We’ve already talked you through how to pack a backpack for backpacking trips when you’re carrying your tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad on your back, but what about how to pack a daypack? Do you ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

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If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

Packs come in many styles and sizes. Finding out how to fit and choose a hiking backpack that’s right for you depends first on how much you’ll be carrying and how well a pack fits. Main image: A gear ...

Owning a good hiking backpack is worth it for so many reasons. You won’t need to stuff your snacks in your pockets or worse, experience chafing from a heavy, poor-fitting backpack. A good hiking ...