Some backpacks say “water-resistant” when they really mean “fine in a light sprinkle.” Others talk up military-grade ...

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One of the best things about a large travel backpack is that you can keep so many of your essentials close-at-hand. Whether ...

From coastal paths to mountain peaks, find a backpack that will carry all your hiking essentials to the end of the trail - and back again - with the best daypacks as chosen by the Body+Soul team.

In the southern Appalachian Mountains, that means triple-digit temperatures, humidity that does crazy things to my hair, and ...

Women's Health UK found the Osprey Tempest series the best hiking backpack for women. The 11L model we tested scored highly ...

The New York Times’s Frugal Traveler columnist Elaine Glusac has been on almost every trip you can imagine. She’s learned a ...

With that in mind, these are the nine pieces of hiking gear I can’t live without in 2025, including my favorite trail-tested ...

Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave at home.

The best carry-on backpacks are designed to replace your suitcase, keeping items organized and within reach. Based on testing ...

An elite group of first responders in Great Smoky Mountains National Park works to address common hiker mistakes - and ...