Hiking is a wonderful way to enjoy nature, but if you think back pain is just part of backpacking, then pack your gear this way to avoid the pain.

A veteran thru-hiker picks the best ultralight backpacks for travel, commuting, and the outdoors — they’re not just for ...

I've spent up to a month at a time living out of a backpack and have been on backpacking trips from Spain's Pyrenees, to the Alaska Range, to the canyons of Utah. During those times, I've carried ...