This guide to the best hiking backpacks and daypacks first appeared in the April 2023 issue of The Great Outdoors. It is ...

A badly fitting pack may also prove unstable when tackling steeper ground. To help you make a decision on what hiking ...

While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have put thousands of miles into testing the best hiking backpacks. When testing a pack, we focus on comfort, ...

Upgrade your kit with the best hiking gear Outdoor Life editors keep coming back to after field-testing over thousands of ...

The backpacks with the best feedback across categories were selected ... and weatherproof materials if you plan on using it for hiking, while you may want something more stylish for work or ...

Though they’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs, they are comfortable to wear on hikes of any length. The Salomon Quest Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (in men’s and women’s sizes ...

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 ...