Short hikes don’t require much equipment, so carry all your belongings in a lightweight pack that won’t tire you out.

As with most Osprey packs, there’s a little emergency whistle ... The front of the pack features lightweight trekking pole or ice axe attachments, while poles can also be stowed to the side ...

The Osprey Skarab 18 and the Osprey Skimmer ... style opening at the top to make it easier to fill. If you want a lightweight backpack for travel and short hikes: You might try the CamelBak ...

Lightweight backpacks are designed to keep the wearer ... pockets so you can store anything you’ve brought with you. The Osprey Hikelite pack has a lot in a small package. It has a large storage ...