Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Packs come in many styles and sizes. Finding out how to fit and choose a hiking backpack that’s right for you depends first on how much you’ll be carrying and how well a pack fits. Main image: A gear ...

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If you can buy just one tent to take with you on every one of your adventures, you’re going to save a lot of money. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple for backpacks. This is one piece of outdoor ...

All the support and storage you need for a hike with an extremely thoughtful, compact design. It has an adjustable harness and hip belt, and is designed to reduce felt weight. Hiking gear means much ...

Owning a good hiking backpack is worth it for so many reasons. You won’t need to stuff your snacks in your pockets or worse, experience chafing from a heavy, poor-fitting backpack. A good hiking ...

The best backpack brands have greatly advanced the technology behind their designs over the last decade. Today’s modern packs are lighter, offer more storage, and are more comfortable than our ...