
The Best Packs for Backpacking & Hiking
When you've got to carry your camp on your back, bring everything along with one of our top-tier picks.

Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

When you've got to carry your camp on your back, bring everything along with one of our top-tier picks.
By Hayley Helms

The best bags to haul and protect your photography equipment around town or into the mountains.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

I was convinced I'd hate starting my days in sub-50º F water. I was wrong.
By Hayley Helms

No everyday carry kit is complete without a reusable, durable and leak-proof water bottle.
By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden

Say goodbye to annoying backpack straps ... and hello to your new favorite fanny pack.
By Hayley Helms

Meet the products most worthy of praise in the worlds of camping, hiking, cycling and beyond.
By Hayley Helms

Cycling is one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Make it even more enjoyable with this gear.
By Hayley Helms

Your everyday carry kit is a crucial part of your life. Don't leave home without at least one of the items on this list.
By Hayley Helms

There's no better way to commune with nature than sleeping under the stars. These items make it all the more pleasant.
By Hayley Helms

Hiking is an amazing pastime ... but it's better with the right gear.
By Hayley Helms

These eight coolers are built to ride on your back. Fill ’em up and get moving to the perfect picnic destination.
By Hayley Helms

Keeping clean in the wild has never been so easy.
By Hayley Helms

Take your training with a side of adventure when you lace up these trail-ready kicks.
By Ben Emminger and Hayley Helms

A definitive guide to the best trail packs available based on testing and features like weight, pocket layout, features and more.
By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden

After four decades, the Allez continues to be one of the most beloved entry-level road bikes available. As a brand-new edition launches, we explore its history and pedigree.
By Hayley Helms and Steve Mazzucchi

The story behind this brand-new, more responsibly packaged sunscreen that doubles as skincare.
By Hayley Helms

They're comfortable, they're cute, they're capable: Discover the best hiking shorts for women on the market.
By Hayley Helms

Thanks to durable materials and innovative constructions, sandals aren’t just for beaches and poolsides anymore.
By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden

The brand-new Anzick emerges from two years of design development, with input from chefs and hunters alike.
By Hayley Helms

When you can't find your favorite, branch out to one of these underrated picks.
By Hayley Helms