Latest about Hiking Backpacks
Osprey Kestrel 38 review: a versatile workhorse for hiking adventures
We venture into the mountains with Osprey’s Kestrel 38, one of the latest versions of this much-loved and fully-featured hiking backpack
What is a daypack?
A daypack is a vital piece of hiking gear, and your old school bag won’t cut it
Struggling with annoying and flappy backpack straps? Here are 8 easy solutions
Our top tips to tame excess straps on your backpack (and avoid them fraying)
Deuter Guide 44+8 mountaineering pack review: a masterpiece of minimalism, superlight but superstrong
The Deuter Guide 44+8 is the even lighter, even more comfortable 2023 version of Deuter’s well-respected backpack for Alpine mountaineers and hill walkers
Helly Hansen Transistor Backpack review: an impressively versatile, lightweight pack with lots of features
This nifty Helly Hansen Transistor Backpack is ideal for swift little adventures on the wild side
How to pack a daypack for hiking in 4 easy steps
We give your daypack for hiking the Marie Kondo treatment to make sure you have everything you need at hand
Have boobs? How to use the sternum strap on your hiking backpack
Struggling with discomfort on the trail thanks to backpacks that were designed for flat-chested hikers? Read our hikes for using the sternum strap (or not) when you’re hiking or running with boobs
Why you need a fanny pack for hiking
Once the faux pas of the high street, fanny packs now dominate the hiking trails – here’s what’s so great about them
