A hiking backpack used to come with a pretty basic checklist. Enough space? Check. Tough enough for the trail? Check. Comfortable enough to carry for a few hours? Good to go. That checklist has grown. Hikers are becoming much pickier about what they carry, and not because they suddenly want backpacks packed with complicated features.… Continue reading The Hiking Backpack Is Changing: Trail Gear Trends Shaping the Outdoor Market
