When it comes to backpacking, I’ve never considered myself a gear snob. For about a decade, I used a perfectly serviceable rust-colored Kelty backpack that I picked up at a New Jersey camping store on ...

Backpacking season has officially arrived, and whether you’re a seasoned thru-hiker or a beginner backpacker who’s just starting out, the features, cost and anti-chafing capabilities of a new pack can ...