I know what you're thinking: aren't daypacks just backpacks? Not necessarily, according to Joe Bassett, hiking guide and founder of Valiant Outfitters. "All daypacks are backpacks, but not all ...

He finally found a replacement for his old backpack and now uses it for traveling, commuting, and hiking.

YETI is coming out of winter and into spring 2025 swinging with a brand-new day pack. Launching on March 4, the Ranchero Backpack is aimed at day-to-day users — city commuters, students, and travelers ...

Swapping a small hiking daypack 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 daypack, as ...

The Osprey Daylite was the best daypack overall in our broader tested roundup of the best daypacks. Ahead, learn more about this reliable hiking backpack and why we loved it so much. The best daypack ...

View post: These $38 Skechers Slip-on Shoes Provide Hours of Comfort With Their Memory Foam Cushion While not quite as ubiquitous as the brand’s black fleece jackets, The North Face daypacks are hard ...

These 10 bags are the perfect size for short hikes.

The best hiking daypack is an essential piece of outdoor gear for day-long adventures on the trail. Heading out to take on a bite-sized adventure, whether you’re close to home or traveling, is more ...

I jogged up to my ski partner’s truck, ready to get some August turns in, only to be met with uncontrollable laughter. That’s the reaction I got when I showed up with my ski blades and boots clipped ...

There was a time when outdoor enthusiasts who also worked a 9-5 had to sit down, whether it was once a month or once a week, and migrate all of their essentials from their daypack to their commuter ...

We love this pack because it is made with 100 percent recycled polyester fabric. It also has a durable water repellent coating that resists moisture and keeps the contents inside dry—a vital feature ...

When you’ve been writing about and testing backpacks for as long as I have, they start to blur together. Even in EDC — a category that prides itself on inventive construction and advanced materials — ...