REI s 20-liter Duck s Back Cover ($18; rei.com) is made from taped polyurethane and is totally waterproof. But now you have to fit the cover to the pack, then take it off when you want to retrieve ...

For plenty of people, waterproof hiking boots are a requirement for any trek with even a chance of rain. And there is good reason to take precaution: Wet feet can cause all sorts of issues, including ...