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, ...

Hiking with kids can already be a challenge, and any backpack that isn’t comfortable is likely to be discarded immediately. Easy water access The best kids hiking packs have either a space for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re trying to find the best holiday gifts for your friends and family (or for yourself) ahead of the Black Friday ...

Two testers tried out 25 pairs of men’s and women’s hiking pants, and found two pairs they’d recommend to any hiker.