If you’ve gone backpacking anytime in the last decade you’ve probably noticed that thru hiking backpacks are starting to get small—really small. The 70-liter external-frame packs of yore are quickly ...

As hiking packs get larger they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle remains ...

Silence. Breathtaking beauty. Solitude, peace and serenity. These sensations and feelings are all the result of choosing a trail, packing your gear and heading out on a backpacking adventure, where ...

That Piña Colada song is a lie: rain is evil, and nobody likes getting caught in it. Enter: the waterproof backpack. From ...

From school days into adulthood, we’ve all toted around our favorite backpacks, trusting them to keep our belongings safe and secure as we move about the world. And when it comes to hiking, the same ...

Thru hiking backpacks are made for those who embark on multi-day hikes on long trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT) or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For thru hikers, a reliable pack that is light, ...

Whether you’re headed out on a casual day hike upstate to peep some leaves and eat your bodyweight in apple cider donuts or embarking on that years-in-the-planning Boundary Waters trip with your ...

If you’re planning a trip into the wilderness, you’ll need a backpacking pack. Backpacking packs are different from standard backpacks because they have a larger carrying capacity and feature more ...

This bag is fully customizable and adjustable, so you can get a design that fits your body best for more comfortable hikes. Having a proper camera backpack for hiking will make it easier and safer to ...

If you keep hiking, hunting, and backpacking through snow and freezing temps, you need a winter backpack. A specialty cold weather pack is important for weather resistance, safety tools, and more ...