From camping along the Washington coast to running the Colorado River, Backpacker's editors are finishing up spring in style.

Gear up without weighing yourself down with these smart lightweight backpacking picks.

Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.

Yeti’s line of Panga dry bags is well known as one of the most durable and versatile out there. They’re fully submersible and designed to take the beating of the most vigorous adventures. When I got ...

Skip the luggage carousel and carry-on with ease.

North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kit Dillon Kit Dillon is a writer focused on bags and travel gear. He has ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

We’ve all got places to be — and things that need to come along for the ride. Laptops, notebooks, pens, a spare mask or two, the odd bottle of allergy meds (you know, just in case). And to put it ...