A retro fashion favorite, compact waist packs keep your hands free and can help protect your back while you’re exploring.

In this guide to the best hiking backpacks, Fiona Russell tested women’s daypacks while Chris Townsend tested men’s packs.

If it's a trusty backpack you're after, REI has now marked down a high-quality pack from Arc'teryx by 40%—saving you almost $80. Arc'teryx’s Alpha SL 23 Backpack is on sale for just $108, which is 40% ...

Parenthood can be a shock to the system, especially for outdoor adventurers: that’s where baby carriers for hiking come in. My 4-year-old daughter was born on Alaska’s summer solstice, a time I ...

Hiking underwear isn’t the most exciting item on any gear list, but like a quality pair of socks or long johns, it’s key to behind-the-scenes comfort for all-day adventures. If you’ve ever ...

rest assured you can compress the Disco down small enough to fit into a backpacking backpack with plenty of room to spare. We were also impressed with how lightweight this sleeping bag is at 2 pou ...

FRANCONIA, N.H. - A crush of leaf-peepers and tourists descended on popular New Hampshire hiking spots during the ... "but not to this degree on a small trail." "It was chaos.

From small budget-friendly options to the brightest ... Plus, it weighs less than 4 ounces ounces—great for tossing in a backpacking backpack or day pack without adding a lot of weight.

Impact Link When I planned my two-week backpacking trip through ... Next time I backpack through Europe, I'll find more accommodations in small towns to experience the quiet, slower pace of ...

(For a longer inn-to-inn hike, you might want a 30-liter or larger backpack, but if you’re hiking on sunny days ... on weekends), a modest motel with a small pool and free continental breakfast.