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 ...

TAYLOR GEE: Hi, my name is Taylor Gee. I'm an editorial fellow here at Outside Magazine. And last summer, I through-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. So today what I wanted to show you was how I packed ...

There's a growing number of bags that are designed to provide energy to devices while on the go. Many backpacks, such as the Poros Tetra, AMPL Labs backpack, and TYLT Energi+, embed a USB battery to ...

The Smart-Pack is the latest travel backpack looking to stand out in a crowded field, and it's bringing specially designed compartments and openings, durable materials, anti-theft mechanisms and built ...

WMUR's inaugural "Pack a Pack" school backpack drive takes place one day only on Thursday, Aug. 3.The goal is to collect as many backpacks containing school supplies as possible. All of the backpacks ...

Minimalist Backpack: 6 Choices for Any Situation Whether you’re heading to work, school, or simply looking to streamline your everyday carry, you need a sensible packing solution that won’t complicate ...

Don’t be this guy. Carrying a backpack so large that it extends over your head and outside the width of your back makes for a long, arduous day on the trail. Instead, choose what you need wisely, then ...