If you hike regularly or have an upcoming multiday excursion planned, you can’t rely on any old backpack to see you through your adventures. You need a dedicated hiking pack made with rugged materials ...

Constructed from carbon fiber, Kuiu’s Icon Pro backpack frame weighs just 13 ounces, but is able to comfortably support loads of up to 150 pounds. What gives? Well, by day, I’m actually an aerospace ...

Most lightweight technical backpacks compensate for the different shapes of various human torsos by incorporating a degree of flexibility into their frames. That works fine if you’re only asking that ...

If your backpack's external frame died years ago or if you found a cheap ALICE pack on Craigslist without a frame, you can easily make one with around $3 worth of PVC piping and fittings. The only ...

As we age, it’s important to prioritize comfort when traveling. Instead of opting for a shoulder or tote bag as a carry-on, choose a backpack that’s more supportive of your back. This will save you ...