Don’t get me wrong, a good general-purpose bag is a great thing to have. Peak Design makes some popular backpacks along these lines, and I’ve spent plenty of time daydreaming about all the ...

You always want the best and most appropriate gear when you're hiking, camping, or both. This one particular item is arguably the most important to get right.

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This Lightweight Bike Rack and Bag Carried Everything I Needed for a 4-Day, 213-Mile Trip Updated June 11, 2025 Photo illustration by NYT Wirecutter; source photo by Christina Colizza/NYT Wirecutter ...

The WanderFull HydroBag is a crossbody bag that can hold Stanley cups and water bottles up to 3.5 inches in diameter. The hands-free bag recently came out in 13 summer-ready colors, including ...

The Everywhere Belt Bag 1L Wunder Puff Shine, originally $58, is now $29 at Lululemon, and shoppers say it's a "must-have." "Love this bag's versatile shoulder-to-waist options." ...

I wasn’t clear on what an exoskeleton for hiking was actually going to do until I tested them, but now the mechanics seem pretty simple. It’s lifting your leg up. ... A Packing List for the Ultimate ...

For me, the best travel camera bag must be compact enough to avoid the gate-check, durable enough to withstand bumpy safari vehicles and hiking excursions, and it needs to hold up—comfortably ...

We found and tested more than a dozen cool gifts, ranging from $10 to $200, that are perfect for those Angelenos who enjoy hiking and walking. Best gifts for people who enjoy hiking, walking and ...

Waterproof Hiking Boots: Ensure your boots are treated with a waterproof coating. Bring extra socks in a waterproof bag for long hikes. Hat or Cap : A brimmed hat under your hood keeps rain out of ...