PACKING FOR A hiking trip sounds simple enough. But packing properly is more challenging than it seems. Beyond the obvious— plenty of water, your smartphone, a protein bar, and a good pair of hiking ...

What’s the difference between hiking and backpacking? The latter entails at least one night spent in the outside, and probably a lot more miles and plenty more gear. Backpacking is a practice in ...

I fill my luggage the same way I fill my kitchen garbage. Mindlessly. The process goes something like this: I toss a bag onto my bed, grab a heap of clothes from my dresser, throw ’em in and slam the ...

Packs come in many styles and sizes. Finding out how to fit and choose a hiking backpack that’s right for you depends first on how much you’ll be carrying and how well a pack fits. Main image: A gear ...

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 ...

A hiking backpack is your trusted companion, carrying all the essentials you need for a day on the trails; from your snacks to your waterproof jacket, first aid kit, and gadgets—like your head torch ...

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 ...