Backpacks have come a long way since the 70's, when hikers swore by (and at) bulky external frames and nifty side pockets were few and far between. Nowadays, we have a lot more choices: Hikers can opt ...

If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

We’ve already talked you through how to pack a backpack for backpacking trips when you’re carrying your tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad on your back, but what about how to pack a daypack? Do you ...

Like each member of my five-person family, I bring just one backpack on our week-long trips. We research the destination's weather and choose versatile clothes before putting our bags together.