If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

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A good daypack is comfortable on your shoulders, fits all the hiking essentials, and is still lightweight enough to carry around all day long. Similarly, daypacks should be durable enough to handle ...

You’ve got your PB&J, map, rain jacket, and canned beer wrapped in tinfoil. You could try to squeeze all that stuff into your cargo pockets—or you could load up a technical daypack built to handle ...

I have found hiking with my daughter, Jojo, to be one of the great joys of parenthood. Though it means that whatever pack I bring has to carry well on my back and fit everything I need, while also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Well, you can, but I’ve tested it out and I really don’t recommend it. Here’s why: when you’re on a day hike, you might not be ...