Subbing in a small day hiking backpack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller ...

Whether you’re tackling a a mountain epic or hitting the hills for a couple of hours, the right hiking backpack can make all the difference. Much like a hydration vest or running backpack, a hiking ...

There’s a moment on every long hike or road trip when you realize the water bottle in your bag was the wrong call — it’s somewhere under your jacket, you can’t reach it without stopping, and you’ve ...

Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

Backcountry’s spring sale includes a handful of practical backpack discounts that fly under the radar — especially smaller‑volume packs that make sense for day hikes, fast‑and‑light overnights or ...

Olivia Young is a journalist and slow travel advocate. Her favorite travel days usually involve vegan food, wildlife sightings, and an occasional liability waiver.