“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. – Oh, The Places You Will Go!” – Dr. Suess
Whether you meander along rivers, through forests, or into lush valleys, every trail offers a fresh adventure. Wherever you’re going and whatever you’re doing, you’ll need a trusty daypack to carry all of your trail worthy essentials. From Lassen to Yosemite, from Tahoe to Carlsbad and everywhere in between, our editors have spent the last eight months evaluating an array of packs winnowing down the list to our ten favorite hiking backpacks of the year.
With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes. Whether their passion of choice is hiking, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. This 2018 list is our most comprehensive gift guide to date. It’s chock-full of do anything, go anywhere products for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics.
It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide has got you covered with a list of prime gear gifts. Each rings in at $50 or less, and is guaranteed to stoke some serious holiday spirit.
It seems like summer only just started, but alas, it’s time to rain on your beach party and talk about the upcoming school year. Don’t worry, though: With most US colleges opening their doors in late August, and public grade schools waiting until after Labor Day, you have plenty of time to stock up for the semester if you haven’t started shopping yet.