Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...

In our hands, it has seen duty as an overnight and multi-day backpacking pack as well as a packrafting dry bag. The design is undeniably basic, with only the main compartment and a few exterior ...

Hyperlite’s packs have the best blend of durability and lightweight materials for day hiking and exploration. But the Summit also excels as a packable backpack if you’re willing to pay the ...

The Midwest may not be the first region that comes to mind when thinking about places to hike, but there are some absolutely ...

Travel + Leisure peels back myth from reality, exploring backpacking trips for all ages and budgets. If you want to walk all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, take a four-day hike up Peru ...

If you’re planning a mid-length trip, or have a lot of kit to carry - whether for camping, travelling or a festival - it’s easily among the best hiking backpacks you can buy. (For shorter day ...