Subbing in a small day hiking backpack 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 ...

The best hiking daypack is an essential piece of outdoor gear for day-long adventures on the trail. Heading out to take on a bite-sized adventure, whether you’re close to home or traveling, is more ...

This article is part of our series Battle of the Brands, in which we compare category-leading products to their counterparts to determine which are actually worth your money. Industry-leading brands ...

These versatile, lightweight daypacks double as airplane carry-on bags to keep you organized and comfortable on your next ...

Summertime brings with it outdoor adventure and these backpacks ensure you can comfortably carry everything you need for a hike ...

After two weeks in Spain with only the Osprey Mira on my back, it became the perfect organizational appendage ...

Lightweight hiking can quickly become an expensive hobby. Swap your backpacking tent for a Dyneema shelter, replace your ...

Backcountry’s spring sale includes a handful of practical backpack discounts that fly under the radar — especially smaller‑volume packs that make sense for day hikes, fast‑and‑light overnights or ...

Hiking is a wonderful way to enjoy nature, but if you think back pain is just part of backpacking, then pack your gear this ...