The biggest downside is that they’re a bit expensive, ~$5 per bag, and not air tight, meaning crunchy snacks are prone to going stale over the course of a few days in the backcountry. We find they’re good for storing seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. Price per bag: $5.5 Weight: ...
Hikers can universally agree: One of the best things about hitting the trail is the snacks. Talking about food gets us through hard miles, and chowing down at an alpine lake or windy summit is an experience seldom rivaled. And for those of us lucky enough tobackpack in foreign ...
The storage capacity is 20 litres which is plenty of room for a day hike (jacket, snacks etc) and then there are 2 side pockets that fit water bottles. It also boasts a pretty good level of water resistance too. Oh, the Daylite is also a great everyday pack that suits all manner of...
Hiking Snacks Pack some high-calorie snacks for your hike on the trail. Popular options include energy gels, bars, balls, jerky, nuts, and Snickers. Hiking at elevation can burn a lot of calories, so it’s important to maintain your glucose levels. ...
Their coolers come in a variety of sizes and styles, too. The one I have is theICEMULE Classic™ Small, which is great for picnics and day hikes, easily storing lunch, snacks, and beverages for a hiker and their partner. It’s also great for the beach when you want to bring your...
Forget cramming your phone, camera, or snacks into a hipbelt pocket or your pants. The Clakit clips right on to a pack strap, allowing for easy access of any accessories you may need on the go. $20 The North Face Short-Sleeve Great Outdoors Tee ...
Ashley Brown is a writer and backpacker who fell deeply in love with the Pacific Northwest at age 12. Her favorite book growing up was My Side of the Mountain. In 2015 she completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Back to top ...
We rounded up the best daypacks and small hiking backpacks, from popular brands like Osprey, REI, and more, so you can hike or travel in style and comfort.
Our team of experts has selected the best hiking daypacks out of hundreds of models. Don't buy a hiking daypack before reading these reviews.
Cons: The hip belt pocket on the front strap is on the small size—one tester noted, “I found myself wanting to be able to hold a few more essentials right at my fingertips while traveling (passport, important documents for the day, some snacks, etc).” And while testers gave the Op...