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

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 ...

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

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

If you plan to wear your bag while sightseeing or hiking, a waterproof (or water-resistant) fabric will come in handy, just ...

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 ...

Herschel earns our pick for top backpack brand thanks to the wide range of styles and sizes, all crafted from high-quality materials that are designed to last a lifetime. From slick, weather ...

Launched as part of the new The North Face Technical Hike Collection, the Trail Lite Backpack is one of the best hiking backpacks, not just from The North Face but also in general. Considering the ...