From school days into adulthood, we’ve all toted around our favorite backpacks, trusting them to keep our belongings safe and secure as we move about the world. And when it comes to hiking, the same ...

If you hike regularly or have an upcoming multiday excursion planned, you can’t rely on any old backpack to see you through your adventures. You need a dedicated hiking pack made with rugged materials ...

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 ...

Right now, I own a lot of hiking backpacks, each with its own purpose. One is large enough for multiday treks, one perfect for overnighters, another for day hikes, and still another ideal for that ...

Black Diamond BetaLite 45, Rab Veil 20, and The North Face Trail Speed 30 are among the best hiking backpacks of 2025. Courtesy Images The best hiking backpacks might be the most important piece of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Motley and Jenni Gritters We tested the newest versions of the Osprey ...

The Vaude Brenta 24 is a day pack that boasts features you'd usually only find on bigger backpacks. An innovative back design delivers great ventilation, the fit is comfortable and adjustable, and ...

Anne Taylor is an updates writer at Travel + Leisure where she keeps articles fresh and up to date. As an avid traveler who has been to 26 countries, she is always testing new products to make her ...