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 ...

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

Subbing in a small day hiking backpack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller ...

While testing hiking backpacks, I've been sure to take thorough notes on comfort, ease of packing, weight, durability, how well (or not) the weight is spread throughout, and how much gear can fit ...

'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 ...

We tested the best foam sleeping pads for backpacking as stand alone resting spots and as a way to beef up your sleep ...

If travelling has always been your goal, you know how important it is to keep your costs under control. Likewise, if you are ...

Backpacking gear can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. I talked to experts and thought back on my many backpacking trips to figure out what’s worth packing and what you should leave at home.