2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1855+ words) Whether you're looking for a bag for day hiking or everyday use, the best tactical backpack should offer a perfect combination of ample storage, practical features, and all-day comfort. Tactical packs are designed for more demanding situations and require heavy-duty…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1892+ words) If you hunt big game, you need a backpack. We carried many over mountains and across fields to find the best hunting backpacks on the market. This article focuses on larger packs designed to haul meat and gear in the…...

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (1135+ words) For backpackers who value comfort over low weight, the Gregory Baltoro 65 L is a bomber pack that carries heavy loads comfortably and moves ergonomically with your body. Hiking along the rocky shoreline of the Poudre River, the uneven terrain had…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1866+ words) Looking to step into the world of ultralight? We've got you covered with this handy list of helpful tips and gear recommendations. It doesn't have to be that way, though. For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1811+ words) For biking, hiking, travel or errands, fanny packs are endlessly versatile. Check out our top, field-tested picks for the best fanny packs from REI, Osprey, Cotopaxi, and more. Once mocked as a "90s fashion faux pas, the best fanny packs keep…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1904+ words) We've found the best backpacking sleeping bags for every environment and budget, with top picks from Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Hardwear, NEMO, and more. A good sleeping bag is one of the most important investments an outdoors person will make. In our…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1496+ words) The Mountain Hardwear Alakazam 60 L Backpack is unbelievably light and extremely durable, and it can handle heavy loads over long distances. I was on the second day of my Canyonlands backpacking trip, and I didn't have a small daypack. This…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (873+ words) After months of marsh, mud, and full submersion testing, this waterproof pack proved far more useful than the average blind bag. I've spent too many mornings frustrated with a soaking wet blind bag after wading across the marsh. This morning…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1455+ words) It took 2" years to get here, but MEC's new lineup of 'advanced' backpacking gear is innovative, warm, and crazy light. Two and a half years ago, the research division at Canadian outfitter MEC set an audacious goal. The brand wanted…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (969+ words) The Rov R Travel R 24 L is a 24 L soft-sided backpack cooler that looks more like a stylish daypack than a traditional cooler " and that is exactly the point. Many backpack coolers I've tested can feel like a compromise. You…...