Subbing in a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller daypack, as ...

The best fanny packs for hiking should fit comfortably and stay put while walking. The straps are usually more minimalist and lack the hipbelt qualities of a lumbar pack’s straps. Size. The best ...

Gnarliest Bushwack: 9.5 miles of alder and devil’s club in Alaska’s Glacier Creek (Dorn Van Dommelen) Backpacking packs are among the toughest items to fully test within the course of a season ...

BUY NOW. There’s no mistaking the Granite Gear Crown 2 for anything but a serious, heavy-duty backpack, but it’s also one that keeps its weight down (just 2.2 pounds, or 1.7 with the frame ...

We tried hiking fanny packs in a range of materials, sizes, and durability—the Zigzag Hip Pack from Columbia is our top pick. By Amber Joglar Published: May 09, 2023 11:33 AM EDT Thomas Hengge ...

I’ve been working as an outdoor gear tester for nearly a decade and during that time I’ve tested dozens of backpacks. I grew up in Oregon hiking and camping in forests, mountains, and coastal ranges ...

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 ...

The best hiking backpacks might be the most important piece of gear you bring to the backcountry. Finding the right one for the job is crucial. If you’ve ever been three hours into a multi-day ...

The Near Zero Adventure Bundle comes with a 60L pack that's preloaded with all the backpacking gear you need. I tested it and loved it.

We tested some of the best budget hiking gear to find pieces that actually work well enough for the trail. Here are our favorite low-cost boots, backpacks and more.

These high-end camping and outdoor backpacks don't go on-sale often, so grab them before these Black Friday deals sell out. By Stan Horaczek Updated Dec 1, 2024 9:55 AM EST We may earn revenue ...

Conquer the trails with ease with better hiking boots, a new backpack and a few other key pieces of hiking gear.