Whether used to carry books, work essentials, or travel gear, they often end up as ... it's time to change the way you pack. Organising your backpack doesn't have to be a chore – in fact ...

Most good backpacking gear is designed to make your life easier ... again until you’re all pitched up for the night, pack this and your meal further down. Either way, ensure you keep all heavy ...

However, if you are hiking in the winter and need to bring heavy coats (or are hiking with kids and carrying their gear in your pack), you may need something bigger. REI notes that packs around 21 to ...