Latest Backpacks news
How to avoid backpacking back pain: 7 tips for pain prevention
Our guide to how to avoid backpacking back pain helps you adjust your gear and your gait so you can keep hiking pain-free
Fjällräven Abisko Hike 35 daypack review: large but perfectly balanced
The classy Fjällräven Abisko Hike 35 daypack manages to be highly practical as well as pretty
Camelbak Octane 18 Hydration Pack review: an impressive multitasker
Spacious and tough enough for burly adventures, the Camelbak Octane 18 Hydration Pack is surprisingly light and lithe
Inov-8 Race Ultra Pro 5 Vest review: a surprising amount of storage for something so stripped back
A lightweight, trail race backpack, the Inov-8 Race Ultra Pro 5 Vest sports a minimalist design
Nathan VaporKrar 12L review: a feature-packed hydration pack for ultra runners
Exceptionally light and effective, the Nathan VaporKrar 12L is recommended for runners who’ll be hitting the trail a long time
Osprey Skimmer 28 women’s daypack review: a classic design with with added hydration capability
A solid, functional, classic hiking pack, the Osprey Skimmer 28 also boasts a 2.5L reservoir
Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 5.0 review: versatile, roomy and rugged
A supple, do-everything pack with a great fit, the Ultimate Direction Adventure Vest 5.0 has loads of sneaky storage
What is backpacking? We shine a light on the popular pursuit and its various forms
What is backpacking? We consider how (and if) backpacking differs from hiking and trekking, and delve into the many forms it can take
