Women's Health UK found the Osprey Tempest series the best hiking backpack for women. The 11L model we tested scored highly ...

When the weather is warmer and your load is lighter, a comfortable daypack is exactly what you need. From fully-featured gear ...

As hiking packs grow in volume they seem to become more daunting and ever more technical, and while large backpacking ...

Gaiters (vital for river crossings and winter conditions) ...

The Osprey Skarab 18 and the Osprey Skimmer 16 are our favorite hydration packs for half-day hikes. Though Osprey designates the Skarab as a men’s pack and the Skimmer as a women’s pack, the ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

The Women's Health editors and writers have years of experience testing hiking kit, including backpacks, from multiple brands in differing climates, conditions and various terrains. We've also tried ...