Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter ...

The Park District started a free gear loan initiative, where people can check out backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking stoves ...

Keep in mind: This budget daypack is an excellent option for casual hikes and nature walks but isn’t sturdy enough for extended hikes and backpacking. With no hip belt or sternum straps ...

The relaunch of these Mystery Ranch bags includes a host of clever, welcome updates that improve the packs in some noteworthy ...

Little else ruins a good backpacking trip like a midnight run for the bushes. We’ve been there, and we’re not keen on going ...

Updated in 2023, the Osprey Farpoint 40 and Osprey Fairview 40 packs are both built around a hiking backpack frame that’s easy to carry over long distances. (For simplicity’s sake, everything ...

There's nothing worse than being halfway through a hike and having a piece of equipment break. A backpack strap ripping, a ...