We tested the packs’ water reservoirs by leaving them in a freezer overnight and taking them on a day of hiking with up to 20 pounds of gear. Is it comfortable? The best packs have hip belts ...

Long-distance walker David Lintern thoroughly tests the best backpacking packs in the 60+ litre range to help guide your buying choice. Here are some of the best backpacking packs for men ...

The items you pack for a day hike will vary based on the individual hike and the needs of those hiking. Be sure to take into ...

Whether you’re leveling up from your existing hiking daypack to carry a heavier load or choosing an outdoor-ready pack for the first time, there are a lot of options to sift through. Do you need a 10 ...

At 14 hours, charging via the small solar panel may be a little on the slow side, but you can hang it from your pack to absorb the sun's power while hiking, or there's a USB-C port for quick ...

There's nothing worse than being halfway through a hike and having a piece of equipment break. A backpack strap ripping, a ...

business trips and hiking holidays. Read on to find out which ones really impressed. We’re proud to say we consider ourselves backpack experts – we know our compression straps from our ...

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You can also opt not to lace your ankles, if you have a lighter pack or you’re hiking on flat terrain. Hoka footwear tends to run big, so we recommend ordering a half-size down from your regular ...