As hiking packs grow in volume they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking ...

This backpack has loads of practical features, from easy-access pockets and a rain cover to weight-distributing straps and ...

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

A GOOD HIKING backpack is just as important—if not more so—as a good pair of hiking boots, hiking shoes, or any other hiking essential.Whether you're exploring the backcountry or just hiking ...

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

Kalee’s and Jenni’s kids spent time hiking with this pack and found it to be similar in function to the Osprey Jet 18. On an aesthetic level, we liked the styling of this backpack the best.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve used all sorts of backpacks for all sorts of hikes. From mountain climbing Alaska’s peaks with a week’s worth of supplies in my pack to taking an afternoon hike ...