In this column last month, I covered two major companies, Kelty and JanSport, who will introduce retro-style, external-frame backpacks in 2011. The article pitched external-frame packs as throwbacks — ...

Some hiking backpacks include strategically placed pockets, dedicated water bottle compartments, external loops and straps for attaching gear. Some hiking backpacks include strategically placed ...

If you plan on hitting the trails, whether for a leisurely day trip or a multi-day excursion, you need to have the right gear. Unlike the average school or city backpack, hiking backpacks are built to ...

If you hike regularly or have an upcoming multiday excursion planned, you can’t rely on any old backpack to see you through your adventures. You need a dedicated hiking pack made with rugged materials ...