As hiking packs get larger they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking backpacks do incorporate more features than your small daypack, the principle remains ...

If you’ve gone backpacking anytime in the last decade you’ve probably noticed that thru hiking backpacks are starting to get small—really small. The 70-liter external-frame packs of yore are quickly ...

Thru hiking backpacks are made for those who embark on multi-day hikes on long trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT) or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For thru hikers, a reliable pack that is light, ...

Whether you’re headed out on a casual day hike upstate to peep some leaves and eat your bodyweight in apple cider donuts or embarking on that years-in-the-planning Boundary Waters trip with your ...

Whether you're a serious hiker or just looking for a new back-to-school backpack, REI has Osprey bags on sale to fit the bill. By Stan Horaczek Published Aug 13, 2025 3:50 PM EDT We may earn revenue ...