Does your backpack need to be waterproof? I took a look at some of the best hiking daypacks available—at a variety of price points—to help you choose. I’ve been hiking and backpacking for decades, ...

Whether you're backpacking or enjoying an activity-filled backcountry camping adventure, a sleeping bag is one of the most essential items for your packing list. U.S. News editors researched ...

We love the aesthetics of the Helly Hansen Stockholm Backpack, which doesn’t necessarily look waterproof and yet performed superbly in our shower test. Water beaded perfectly on the exterior ...

All four of Patagonia’s Fieldsmith bags — the 5L Hip Pack, 24L Linked Pack, 28L Lid Pack and 32L Roll-Top Pack — are ...

Travel expert Lisa Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. • She advises leaving anything you wouldn't want ruined or lost at home. • She also says there's no need to be ...

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The Patagonia Fieldsmith Linked Pack is only $65, which is an ...