Despite the fact that the modern hiking backpack was introduced by Kelty in 1952, almost seven decades ago, a dedicated pack line for plus-size hikers has never existed in the outdoor industry.

Until this week, hiking backpacks made specifically for plus-size people did not exist. Gregory Packs, a 45-year-old outdoors brand, in collaboration with Jenny Bruso of Unlikely Hikers ...

A Valley entrepreneur is working to make reaching physical activity goals more attainable for the plus-sized community ... for her creation of a hydration backpack built to more comfortably ...