A hiking daypack is a backpack that’s typically between 10 and 35 liters. They are smaller than backpacking bags and typically weigh under two pounds. Daypacks are typically used on short hikes during ...

I’ve been hiking and backpacking for decades, carrying everything from just a light coat and snacks to a full winer setup for me and my kid. I’ve gone on day hikes as short as one mile and as long as ...

I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

We were able to fit everything on our packing list with room left over and found the backpack to be ideally sized for hiking or any outdoor day trip. There’s no interior organization ...

The items you pack for a day hike will vary based on the individual hike and the needs of those hiking. Be sure to take into ...

Travel + Leisure peels back myth from reality, exploring backpacking trips for all ages and budgets. If you want to walk all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, take a four-day hike up Peru ...

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What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days! There are a few different names for multi-day hikes, from backpacking to trekking or fastpacking. Whatever you call it, they all involve ...

Backpacking trips are a normal part of their childhood. Now, at ages 9 and 12, they tolerate and really enjoy an exciting 10-mile hike. We all do! As long as I pack great day hike food ...

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