Travel light with these five handy backpacking gear items that are sure to make your time at camp comfortable.

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Women's Health UK found the Osprey Tempest series the best hiking backpack for women. The 11L model we tested scored highly ...

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A hiking backpack's suspension system refers to the frame, shoulder straps, hip belts, back panels, and load lifters. A great frame provides the pack with rigidity, be it internal or external.

We asked the pros for their top tips on the best hiking backpacks, perfect for day hikes, overnighters, multi-day adventures, and more.

The 28-liter birdseye pack from Eddie Bauer is a small hiking backpack that’s ideal for advanced hikers. It has a removable waist belt that can help add extra support during long hikes.

'A hiking backpack is designed with movement, comfort, and time outdoors in mind,' says Rose Labeille, outdoors expert and Kathmandu ambassador. 'Unlike a regular backpack — which is often just a ...

When you're looking for the best hiking backpack, it should be durable, lightweight, and have special compartments to protect your gear. Check out our picks.