Hiking Camping Backpacking

Not sure what size to buy? This capacity guide for hiking backpacks breaks down liter sizing from day hikes to multi-day treks.

Planning a coastal hike? Learn how a coastal hiking backpack should handle salt air, shifting sand, and tide-timed trail planning.

A desert hiking backpack built for heat, sun exposure, and long water carries between sparse desert water sources.

What actually goes into a durable hiking backpack for long trails? A look at our prototyping, testing, and trail feedback process.

One versatile long-distance trekking backpack built for hiking, climbing, and backcountry skiing, without compromising on any single sport.

Winter mountaineering demands more from a durable mountaineering backpack, from layering access to crampon storage and cold-weather load management.

Learn what makes a durable hiking backpack for long trails truly last, from ripstop nylon and Dyneema to Cordura, and what to look for when shopping.

This outdoor infographic compares common hiking backpack materials and explains how ripstop nylon, Dyneema, and Cordura perform on the trail. It also highlights durable construction, rugged use, lightweight strength, and Light Hiking Gear’s backpacks and ski touring equipment.