Salomon needs little introduction. The French brand rode the mountain adventure wave expertly, growing at great pace as trail ...

A current trend is towards lidless packs. Packs are the most repairable piece of hiking equipment. If you’ve got a tear, broken a strap, or stuffed zip, it can be repaired. Quite a lot of brands offer ...

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

Our editor puts this affordable, well-ventilated daypack to the test on some hikes through the Welsh mountains.

The 28-liter birdseye pack from Eddie Bauer is a small hiking backpack that’s ideal for advanced hikers. It has a removable waist belt that can help add extra support during long hikes.

Daypacks have a smaller carrying capacity than a multiday backpack. The best hiking daypacks hold essentials without weighing you down, whether you’re on a local ramble or a mountain trek.

Travel light with these five handy backpacking gear items that are sure to make your time at camp comfortable.

Women's Health UK found the Osprey Tempest series the best hiking backpack for women. The 11L model we tested scored highly ...

Osprey Talon 22L Men’s Hiking Backpack with Hipbelt, Eclipse Grey, S/M, Extended Fit $119 (was $159) Osprey Soelden 22L Men’s Ski and Snowboard Backpack, Black $119 (was $159) ...

Subbing in a small day hiking backpack 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 ...