An Eddie Bauer stowaway backpack is a larger, yet still lightweight pack. It folds up and stows away (hence the name) in a small zip-up pouch when you’re not hiking. This backpack is ideal for a ...

Lancaster is Outdoor Life’s gear staff writer where she focuses on in-depth testing of backpacking and camping gear, with a particular interest in lightweight and ultralight gear. She lives in the ...

The 40L Waterproof Lightweight Hiking Backpack is your trusty companion for outdoor adventures, especially when gearing up ...

It’s digging into your shoulders and literally dragging you down. That old backpack. It’s just not cutting it anymore. Time to invest in something new. There are so many options, though, and the ...

In addition to padded shoulder straps and a removable waist belt, this thoughtfully designed hiking backpack is constructed with reflective webbing and an attachment point for a blinker light to ...

Trekking through mountain trails or forest paths is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the great outdoors. But if ...

Longer treks may require specific backpacking gear that’s lightweight and has a larger capacity. However, daypacks come in handy for a more streamlined list of hiking gear: snacks, water ...

I tested these on our way through the Middle East, India and beyond, so you can trust that they’re up to the job ...

Staying comfy on a hike or backpacking trip is vital, regardless of the season. As for footwear on the trail, lightweight hiking boots quicken your pace and protect you from dreadful mid-hike woes ...