I’ve tried a lot of packs for years in order to find the perfect one for day hikes from 2-8 hours, and that perfect pack is the Mystery Ranch Coulee 30. Many first-time hikers make the mistake ...

Designed specifically for short day hikes, the 4Monster hiking day pack ... Instead of carrying around a clunky water bottle, get one that straps to your back, like the Zavothy hydration backpack.

First Day Hikes is part of a long-running national initiative ... director of the New Hampshire Division of Parks & Recreation. “It’s one of my favorite days of the year — seeing friends ...