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

Fortunately, over the past couple of years, technical hiking leggings have come along to prove me wrong. First, there was the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn more › A good backpack can make or break any hike, but they’re not cheap. Right now, Amazon has Osprey backpacks on sale for both men and women for up to 40 percent off. These are the ...

Moving vans parked along leafy back streets. Sidewalks are cluttered with bed frames, flat-screen televisions and plastic bags packed with clothes. A curfew is now in effect, except for four hours ...

That’s why we got so excited when we spotted a ton of rare markdowns on Coach bags during Amazon’s Labor Day sale. The legendary brand is revered by shoppers and celebrities alike — and you ...