Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. She spoke to INSIDER about how she packs. Ask yourself 'Will I want this in three months?' When Niver was packing up her apartment ...

Your hiking backpack holds your home for the night, or possibly several nights, and you want to avoid a soggy sleeping bag and spare clothes at all costs. Though your pack is probably treated with ...

A small, lighter solo tent will be easier to pack, carry, and set up by yourself. According to REI, there are four things you ...

OL writers and editors have put thousands of miles into testing the best hiking backpacks. When testing a pack, we focus on comfort, capacity, and ease-of-use. Other features like hydration capability ...

Kevin Brouillard is a contributing writer at Travel + Leisure, specializing in outdoor gear and apparel. He has over five years of experience writing travel and lifestyle content for digital ...

Whether you’re going on a day hike with friends or tackling an ambitious backpacking route ... so they’re best for someone carrying a heavy pack or a kid on their back. Despite their ...

You’ll have a hard time packing this down for a backpacking use case. However, if car camping is your jam, consider the Groundwork if you’re not concerned with space. This bag only comes in ...

What do you need to take on a mountain biking and day hiking trip? Madeleine Crutchley visits trails throughout the Ruapehu region and puts her packing ... a beanie in my backpack.

I made a minimalist travel style a priority in August 2022, when I spent a week backpacking for the first ... For my European adventure, I was able to pack lighter than ever for the longest ...

Although a few companies made expensive backpacks before the GR1, GoRuck more or less invented (and now defines) the tough, buy-it-for-life pack ... more airflow while hiking in Hawaii, but ...