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 ...

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 ...

Keeping water out is a tough job, and many 'waterproof' backpacks just aren't up to snuff. Luckily, we're here to test them ...

The Gregory Citro H2O comes in three volume capacities: 24, 30, and 36 liters. It is a comfortable daypack with various useful features that keep you moving, including its own hydration pouch. The ...

Right now, I own a lot of hiking backpacks, each with its own purpose. One is large enough for multiday treks, one perfect for overnighters, another for day hikes, and still another ideal for that ...

That's why our best overall winner in this inexpensive pack showdown is Decathlon Forclaz Mt100. I found that it had the best gear access, the easiest adjustment, and highest-quality comfort and ...

When you’re going on a hike, you should always carry the ten essentials: Important gear items you pack to use on the trail, at times in the midst of an emergency. But in order to carry all that ...

A backpack is arguably the most important gear purchase for extended trips in the backcountry. But choosing the right hauler isn't as simple as picking out the correct size and calling it good. The ...

Backpacking is a great way to get off the grid, hone your survival skills, observe wilderness at its most wild, and perhaps best of all, drop crowds. But spending even a single night outdoors, far ...