After well-fitting footwear, hiking backpacks for women in the 15-35L range – the right sort of size for single-day trips – could be your most important big money purchase for the hills.

Does your backpack need to be waterproof? I took a look at some of the best hiking daypacks available—at a variety of price points—to help you choose. I’ve been hiking and backpacking for decades, ...

We love the aesthetics of the Helly Hansen Stockholm Backpack, which doesn’t necessarily look waterproof and yet performed superbly in our shower test. Water beaded perfectly on the exterior ...