Mile by mile, minor issues with pack fit can grow into a bent back, sore shoulder and chafed hips — not to mention a general feeling of misery. The best pack is the one that you don’t notice you’re ...

When it comes to backpacking, I’ve never considered myself a gear snob. For about a decade, I used a perfectly serviceable rust-colored Kelty backpack that I picked up at a New Jersey camping store on ...

Backpacking season has officially arrived, and whether you’re a seasoned thru-hiker or a beginner backpacker who’s just starting out, the features, cost and anti-chafing capabilities of a new pack can ...