A breathable back panel and ergonomic design might not be as high-tech as other backpacks, but it seems to get the job done ...

A waterproof backpack will protect your hiking gear on the trail, and one pro shares their favorite picks after hiking on all ...

Anything weighing less than two kilos is ideal. A tent weighing between two and four kilos will still serve purpose, but you ...

Intended for multi-day trips but able to be scaled down for ... The Kajka, newly updated for 2024, is a big, heavy, technical hiking pack meant to carry significant loads for many days on the ...

We take Montane’s adventure-ready Trailblazer XT25L Backpack into the mountains to test its backcountry credentials ...

There are some differences between backpacking and thru-hiking, mainly related to goals and mindset. Let's break down which ...

Learn more › A good backpack can make or break any hike ... Osprey This is a perfect bag for a day hike or even a short trip if you’re particularly adept at packing. Chest and waist straps ...

Thess heating up water for some backcountry hot toddies on the third night of the backpacking gear test. Alex Robinson Each day, testers were assigned a new stove to use while making their morning ...

Somewhere along an arduous backpacking trip through the mountains, father and son rediscovered mutual respect.

This is life in the Sierra Nevada. More specifically, life underneath Franklin Pass in the Mineral King Wilderness, in the ...