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Rab Exion 55 Backpack review: a one-pack wonder for big day walks, overnight camping adventures, lightweight multiday escapades and hut-to-hut hikes

By Pat Kinsella Published

A beautifully made, well-featured and super-versatile hauler for all kinds of hiking shenanigans

Hiking Backpacks
Columbia Skien Valley Shirt review: a light and breezy, insect-repelling, sun-deflecting hiking shirt

By Pat Kinsella Published

Part of Columbia’s Insect Shield Collection, this lightweight, long-sleeved collared shirt is ideal for summer walking, backpacking, camping and tropical travel

Hiking Gear & Apparel
Rab Nitron 25L backpack review: A spacious and stylish model, with plenty of support and ample protection for your gear

By Will Symons Published

Rab's Nitron 25L pack is a comfortable, lightweight companion for storing your kit

Hiking Backpacks
Save 40% on our favorite women's daypack, the comfortable and ventilated Osprey Tempest 20

By Will Symons Published

Deals Rated as this year's best female-specific daypack in our expert guide, the spacious backpack is on sale until Feb 4

Deals
Sea to Summit Flow 35L Dry Pack
Sea to Summit Flow 35L Dry Pack review: a multi-purpose dry bag that can carry loads, inside and out

By Pat Kinsella Published

The highly featured and very versatile Sea to Summit Flow 35L Dry Pack is a 100%-waterproof day pack or weekend-adventure bag offering exceptional carry capacity

Water Sports Gear
Red Original Waterproof Backpack 30L
Red Original Waterproof Backpack 30L review: a daypack for all seasons and activities

By Pat Kinsella Published

The large and versatile Red Original Waterproof Backpack 30L is a daypack made from recycled materials, ideal for wet walks, cycling, coasteering and more

Hiking Backpacks
what to wear hiking: hiker smiling
Ditch these 8 backpacking non-essentials for your next trek

By Julia Clarke Published

You may be surprised to discover that you can camp quite comfortably without these eight items

Camping Gear
Db Fjäll 34L Backpack
Db Fjäll 34L Backpack review: a smartly designed and capable all-mountain pack

By Jack McKeown Published

The robust and technical Db Fjäll 34L Backpack is perfect for backcountry skiing but has a minimalist design suitable for travel and commutes

Snow Sports Gear & Apparel
A backpacker's gear sitting next to a tree
10 backpacking essentials: the ultimate checklist

By Brian Metzler, Alex Foxfield Last updated

Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter where you're going, what season and how experienced you are

Hiking
Two female hikers walk along a coastal path over looking the Atlantic Ocean
Best backpacking gear: a great base load in well under 7lb

By Julia Clarke Published

Our guide to the best backpacking gear keeps your base load ultralight without sacrificing on quality or comfort

Camping Gear
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