Finding the best backpacking backpack isn’t easy. There’s no one-size-fits-all pack – what feels perfect on one person might be awkward on another. Your height, torso length, and body shape all play a ...

By using a revolutionary new fabric and manufacturing process, the Mirage 40 backpack is setting a new standard for ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As summer comes to a close and students strap on their backpacks for school, experts warn parents should be mindful of how much their kids’ bookbags weigh. When it comes to backpacks ...

Take a quick look around the outdoors world with a tip, a new piece of gear and more: Tip of the week Pack light. That’s the mantra of the backpacker. But what does that mean? Do you really have to ...

Backpacks are a back-to-school staple. But multiple classes and extracurriculars can mean lots of textbooks and supplies — and the weight of these items may be overbearing. If you’re looking for an ...

With a Clip Flashlight tent and Western Mountaineering sleeping bag, you’re certainly on the right path to lightness, Bill. But something has gone awry. For a true overnight, in anything except the ...

Parents have raised concerns about the excessive weight of elementary-school students’ backpacks, saying children struggle to breathe under the strain. The Liberty Times (sister paper of the Taipei ...