The roads to Timberline Lodge and Ramona Falls trailhead are paved the entire way, but low-clearance vehicles may have to take ... to help hikers find recommended areas to cross. If you are hiking ...

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

Explore contributor Gensheng Tian hiked a part of the Pacific Crest Trail in July. This is the first of two installments.

If you're new to hiking, having a list of need-to-knows can make all the difference and help boost your confidence on the ...

Chemists have developed a catalytic process that turns the largest component of today's plastic waste stream, polyolefin plastic bags and bottles, into gases -- propylene and isobutylene -- that ...

Read more here. In this era of flexible work hours and informal office dress codes, the leather briefcase has lost a lot of ground to outdoorsy backpacks and tattered tote bags. So to find some ...

You can't enjoy the sights if you're pissed that your back is aching. Luckily, with one of the best hiking backpacks over your shoulders, you’ll be more capable, comfortable, and confident on ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

High-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood -- dating, driving and applying to colleges - but they're opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. They’re going “back” in time.

“Peak Design has been synonymous with ‘outdoor photography’ yet we still haven’t created true outdoor bags...until now,” says Peak Design founder and CEO Peter Dering in a press release.

Are you struggling with where to find gifts for hikers? Well, you don’t need to look any further. We listed many creative ...

Now, scientists have solved the mystery of how these deadly backpacks can be safely carried around then detonated on demand. In 2012, researchers discovered that older Neocapritermes taracua ...