Packing for a weekend hiking trip can feel like a balancing act between comfort and practicality. Every extra item adds ...

Trekking through mountain trails or forest paths is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the great outdoors. But if your backpack feels like it s loaded with bricks, the journey can quickly ...

Backpacks are the perfect portable luggage that you can take almost everywhere, but do you need a top-loading pack, or a ...

If you spend enough time backpacking, you may consider switching to an ultralight setup, as it opens the door to longer, faster adventures and allows you to travel more freely. A lightweight tent, pad ...

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 ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

Like each member of my five-person family, I bring just one backpack on our week-long trips. We research the destination's weather and choose versatile clothes before putting our bags together.