To find the best backpacks, I spoke with multiple experts, including a chiropractor and an accessories design professor at ...

The JanSport Journey Pack ($95 ... While the storied Aether and Ariel packs have long held our ‘Best Backpacking Packs’ ...

There are a ton of reasons you might need a backpack. Whether you’re a student, an athlete, a teacher or a parent shopping for your child, it’s important to look for a few important features to find ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

August is winding down, so if you haven't started your back-to-school shopping, you need to get on it. Classes for some school districts and universities are set to start very soon, so save ...

Forget what you think you know about backpacks. The hands-free hero bag has evolved over the decades to go beyond basic knapsacks for schlepping around school supplies and camping gear.

For kids in elementary and middle school, we love this Jansport Strawberry Shower Big Student Backpack. It features a cute pink strawberry print and it’s great for kids who will be carrying a ...

As summer comes to a close, it’s officially time to get into back-to-school mode. The summer Instagrams and mems may be coming to a bittersweet end, but there’s something lowkey fun about ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag ? What’s the difference?” ...

From camp chairs, to comfy shoes to lanterns, consider the following outdoorsy luxuries for your next fall backpacking ...