A good hiking backpack is an essential part of your hiking gear whether you are day walking or heading out on longer treks.

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), in collaboration with Outdoor Pursuits, invites international students to join them on a backpacking trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Join us on ...

We put some of the most popular rain gear brands to the test to find the best backpacking rain jackets to keep you dry on the trail. The Patagonia Torrentshell is made from thick, tear-resistant ...

A hiking baby carrier, similar in structure to a framed backpacking ... best carriers in maintaining that small but critical amount of airflow. The hikers in our test group mostly favored day ...

ranks the best to worst items to bring on your hike with you, so you don’t fall into the overpacking trap. Here’s what’s worth making it into your hiking backpack and what you should leave ...