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Backpacking backpacks are undergoing a sea change. Huge 70-liter, heavily padded, fully-featured models are on their way out, and the minimalist packs pioneered by thru-hikers are in. Today’s ...

When you’re going on a hike, you should always carry the ten essentials: Important gear items you pack to use on the trail, at times in the midst of an emergency. But in order to carry all that ...

The best backpack brands have greatly advanced the technology behind their designs over the last decade. Today’s modern packs are lighter, offer more storage, and are more comfortable than our ...