Traveling is fun, but packing isn't quite as enjoyable. As a frequent traveler, I am often on the hunt for a good travel hack, and that often involves packing smarter and lighter. One thing I try to ...

When it comes to outdoor gear, function usually comes before design. This often means backpacks with all the features you could ever need, perhaps too many, in brightly-colored patterns with enough ...

A few months ago, Topo Designs spectacularly beefed up one of its best EDC backpacks into a trail-ready hiking hauler. Now, the brand is reversing that approach for a new release. The Topo Designs ...

Among the smallest of the bags I evaluated, the Topo’s dual exterior pockets with neon-yellow lining and mesh sleeves swallowed more than I expected: a small Moleskine notebook, my pens, masks, ...