When snowmelt season arrives in the mountains, folks hiking with large backpacks that look suspiciously empty start to appear on the trails. What’s in those backpacks? Are they doing their part for ...

As hiking packs grow in volume they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle ...

Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

Warmer weather if right around the corner, which means hiking season is right around the corner. And what better way to get ready for hiking season than with a new hiking backpack? If you’re excited ...

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 ...

Exploring the great outdoors offers a host of mental and physical benefits. But there are a few things you need to know first. By Danielle Friedman Hiking, a form of exercise older than exercise ...

When it comes to picking the right hiking daypack, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some folks want ultralight minimalism while others are chasing the full setup with padded hip belts and fancy ...