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I Took This Backpack on a Solo Trip and Haven’t Stopped Using It Since

Seven Steps to a Backpack That Packs Itself

If you open the main compartment of your backpack during the day, your packing system is working against you. Every zipper you fumble with, every sack you dig through, and every ra...

Two Backpackers Discuss the Biggest Debates in the Outdoors

RIP to These Bygone Backpacking Trends

Take a hike down memory lane to celebrate the gear and fads that got backpacking to where it is today. The post RIP to These Bygone Backpacking Trends appeared first on Backpacker.

The Gear That Backpacker’s Editors Loved in May 2026

From camping along the Washington coast to running the Colorado River, Backpacker's editors are finishing up spring in style. This is the gear that helped us do it. The post The Ge...

Bougie Backpackin’

I'll admit, we've been backpacking this trail in extreme bougie style. We didn't mean for it to happen this way, but here we are! The post Bougie Backpackin’ appeared first on The...

The One Travel Essential You Might Be Forgetting

These activity-specific travel insurance plans cover your adventures ahead, wherever they lead you The post The One Travel Essential You Might Be Forgetting appeared first on Backp...

The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic

Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.

The Best Backpacking Gear of 2026

We tested hundreds of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, accessories and more to determine the best hiking gear for your summer adventures. The post The Best Backpacking Gear of 202...

Wild, scenic, and unforgettable: South Africa’s top backpacking routes

The post Wild, scenic, and unforgettable: South Africa’s top backpacking routes appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

Symbiosis Gear Thinks Women Deserve Better Ultralight Backpacks

The Aspen 38 is the rare ultralight pack designed by—and made for—women. The post Symbiosis Gear Thinks Women Deserve Better Ultralight Backpacks appeared first on Backpacker.

How to Keep Your Pack Alive for an Entire Thru Hike

Most backpacks won’t last a border-to-border hike without some TLC. Here are seven ways to keep your rucksack in fighting shape. The post How to Keep Your Pack Alive for an Entire...

After Months on the Trail, Thru-Hikers Agree: These 8 Items Are Worth Every Ounce

From classic lightweight tents to an 8.5-gram gadget that makes setting up camp easier, this is what six hikers from this year's class are using and loving. The post After Months o...

Two Packs, Two Versions of Me

I leave in eight days. I’m putting in last-minute orders for stuff I’m not sure I really need. Camp slippers, new rain pants, new shoulder strap pocket for my phone. That and wakin...

Why Do Some Skiers Always Wear A Backpack On Resort?

Cable Luggage Lock/Compact Speaker/Duffel Bag in a Pouch

Nomadico issue #213

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

The Do-It-All Shoes for Go-Anywhere Hikers

Topo Athletic’s low-top hiking shoes are tough enough for the longest trails The post The Do-It-All Shoes for Go-Anywhere Hikers appeared first on Backpacker.

Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used

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

These Pieces of Hiking Gear Survived Over 10,000 Miles

Triple Crowners share the tough-as-nails items they carried on multiple thru-hikes. The post These Pieces of Hiking Gear Survived Over 10,000 Miles appeared first on Backpacker.

'Bargain' rucksack is a festival favourite and it's not Osprey or Berghaus

Designer gear might be all the rage but save money without compromise with a Decathlon rucksack

I Saw This Classic Backpack All Over Greenland, and Now I Use It Almost Every Day

It’s practical and comes in many different colors. READ MORE...

New Gear, Who Dis?

As a general rule, I think gear talk is the most boring subject of all trail subjects. I am so not a gearhead. But, my bag is wayyyy too heavy now that I’m in the Sierras (39.5 pou...