A hiking backpack is more than just a bag to carry your stuff. It needs to be a comfortable extension of your body that makes ...

and finding the best hiking backpack for your outdoor style will instantly, and continually, improve your time and experience outdoors. Weight and waterproofing matter, but the differentiating ...

An Eddie Bauer stowaway backpack is a larger, yet still lightweight pack. It folds up and stows away (hence the name) in a small zip-up pouch when you’re not hiking. This backpack is ideal for a ...

lightweight, and stocked with well-placed pockets. Using Hawke’s guidance, we’ve rounded up a list of the best hiking and backpacking packs that won’t break your wallet or your back.

Anne Taylor is an updates writer at Travel + Leisure where she keeps articles fresh and up to date. As an avid traveler who has been to 26 countries, she is always testing new products to make her ...