Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...

This guide to the best hiking backpacks and daypacks first appeared in the April 2023 issue of The Great Outdoors. It is ...

A backpack sized for daytime use will probably see more use than almost any other item of your kit. After well-fitting ...

Having the perfect travel backpack can make or break your adventure. Check out our top picks to see which travel backpacks ...

Take the school backpack, for example. Its invention can be traced to one man, Murray McCory, who died last month. McCory ...

He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.

Outdoor Vitals has recently come on my radar within the last year or so. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with everything I’ve ...

At almost 5 years old, she’s logged hundreds of miles in baby hiking carriers and toddler carrier backpacks. She’s been strapped to my back while fly fishing, shed hunting, and deer hunting. For ...

The best gifts for hikers include top-performing gear, boots, socks and books. Here, find top-performing items tested by the ...

A video of travelers met by a "hiking reindeer" in Finland has captivated viewers on TikTok.