Backpacks

With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors

From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors

The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs

From commuting to wandering foreign locales, these totepacks will help keep you organized and stylish during your adventures

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering

A deep dive into the world of daypacks designed for short day hikes, quick mountain ascents, commuting around town, and everything in between

Whether you need a size-appropriate carry-on for flights or a waterproof bag for wet outings, these travel backpacks have you covered

Our reviewer put five kid carriers to the test on trails in the snowy peaks of Maine and the sunny Blue Ridge Mountains (and at a petting zoo, too)

A backpack and fanny pack hybrid, these design-minded sling bags keep you ready for urban and outdoor adventures.

Design-minded roll top bags for everyday carry both in the city and on the trail, and made in the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, and more

This Colorado gear maker continues to push the boundaries of sleek design and adventure gear with a new pack that's super-light and super-durable