Yeti just launched its first technical hiking packs. We tested the Skala 60 to see if this Yeti backpack is trail-ready or too heavy.

All the support and storage you need for a hike with an extremely thoughtful, compact design. It has an adjustable harness and hip belt, and is designed to reduce felt weight. Hiking gear means much ...

This backpack is perfect for kayaking, hiking, and more. Buyers say it's completely waterproof, spacious, and an excellent value. Grab it for just $15 before it sells out.

As hiking packs get larger they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle remains ...

Black Diamond BetaLite 45, Rab Veil 20, and The North Face Trail Speed 30 are among the best hiking backpacks of 2025. Courtesy Images The best hiking backpacks might be the most important piece of ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

YETI is getting ready for hiking season with a new hiking backpack that’s designed to make your upcoming hiking trips ...

When you’re going on a hike, you should always carry the ten essentials: Important gear items you pack to use on the trail, at times in the midst of an emergency. But in order to carry all that ...

After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

Jessica heck shares her experience becoming more confident in the backcountry and trusting herself on the way to becoming a 46er.