Learning how to pack a hiking backpack is essential for anyone planning a hiking trip. Proper packing helps distribute weight evenly ...

We spoke with Chris Horton, product line manager for Osprey Packs, about how to properly fit and load a backpack for a pain-free hike. I’ve done a handful of long hikes in past years, like the ...

Hiking backpacks come in all shapes and sizes. Here's how to choose the right one for your adventure style.

Each summer, Emily Davenport spends days at a time hauling heavy loads through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. She sleeps on the ground. She returns to civilization pocked with bug bites and ...