Subbing in a small day hiking backpack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller ...

Whether you’re headed out on a casual day hike upstate to peep some leaves and eat your bodyweight in apple cider donuts or embarking on that years-in-the-planning Boundary Waters trip with your ...

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, you know the importance of having the right gear. It very well could be the difference between a great time outdoors and one that's just a ...

Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

When it comes to picking the right hiking daypack, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some folks want ultralight minimalism while others are chasing the full setup with padded hip belts and fancy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Back in the day, shopping for backpacks was a back-to-school perk. But if you’re a hiker or love doing things outdoors—or if ...

This weekend I hiked Ben Cruachan, a mountain in the highlands of Scotland that I’d never done before. It’s the highest and one of the more popular Munros in Argyll and Bute, rising up from the banks ...