Swapping a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller daypack, as ...

The Osprey Daylite was the best daypack overall in our broader tested roundup of the best daypacks. Ahead, learn more about this reliable hiking backpack and why we loved it so much. The best daypack ...

I know what you're thinking: aren't daypacks just backpacks? Not necessarily, according to Joe Bassett, hiking guide and founder of Valiant Outfitters. "All daypacks are backpacks, but not all ...

WANDRD has returned once again to Kickstarter to launch their new DUO Daypack rucksack which has been created to provide users with an easy way to carry and access their gear whatever it may be. With ...

The best hiking daypack is an essential piece of outdoor gear for day-long adventures on the trail. Heading out to take on a bite-sized adventure, whether you’re close to home or traveling, is more ...

When I first shouldered the Arc’teryx Aerios 15, it became clear that the brand’s mojo doesn’t stop at hardshell jackets. This running-vest-style daypack initially felt like it might be a bit ...

For years, I’ve been attempting to exchange stuff for skills and tighten my kit to a smaller, lighter pack. But, I admittedly have a backpack obsession made worse by the sheer number of excellent ...