Across all disciplines, our experts have tested hundreds of the best backpacks across a decade of experience — from ...

Tessa Fontaine hits the sidewalks of the River Arts District to experience rucking, a low-impact exercise based on military training activities.

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Oklahoma is a vast space of nearly 60,000 acres filled with grass prairie land, lakes, streams, and granite mountains. It's also home to a ...

Does your backpack need to be waterproof? I took a look at some of the best hiking daypacks available—at a variety of price points—to help you choose. I’ve been hiking and backpacking for decades, ...

You may feel off-balance. This backpack has a hydration-compatible sleeve but no bladder. There are tons of hiking backpacks on the market, but I wanted to focus on outdoor brands with a ...

Anyone who wants to get into bird watching needs a good pair of binoculars so they can see birds up close. Most birds you ...

Hikers, this one's for you: The most romantic hiking trail in Missouri is just waiting for new memories to be made. Looking for the perfect hike for couples? The Mount Jackson, Mount Holden and Mount ...

Skybags is great for daily use, while Skechers balances casual and outdoor needs. Consider capacity, comfort, and features to find the perfect backpack. Hiking the trails with the correct gear might ...

From dinner at a Sedona restaurant with a stunning view to a romantic garden stroll, here's your Valentine's Day inspiration ...

Both brought decades of backpack design experience with them. Gleason’s first company, Dana Designs, is legendary in the backpacking world. Some Dana Designs backpacks can still be found on many of ...

Updated in 2023, the Osprey Farpoint 40 and Osprey Fairview 40 packs are both built around a hiking backpack frame that’s easy to carry over long distances. (For simplicity’s sake, everything ...