A backpack is your premier piece of hiking gear, and should fit the type of hiker you are and the trip you're heading out on. Aiming for a slow pace and basecamp luxury? Bring a full-featured pack ...

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, you know the importance of having the right gear. It very well could be the difference between a great time outdoors and one that's just a ...

If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

From quick overnighters to extensive thru-hikes, how you carry your weight while backpacking matters above all else. You’re essentially living out of your pack, meaning you have to bring with you ...

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, ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...

Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

If you enjoy taking to the trails but aren’t into hardcore backpacking, day hiking might be more your speed. Day hikes offer the opportunity to experience the incomparable scenery of the great ...