A new school year is a great time to review backpack safety for parents and students. Backpacks can be incredibly handy but, if worn or used incorrectly, can cause muscle strain, joint pain and back ...

We spoke with Chris Horton, product line manager for Osprey Packs, about how to properly fit and load a backpack for a pain-free hike. I’ve done a handful of long hikes in past years, like the ...

This is an installment of Cautionary Tales, an ongoing series about lessons learned the hard way in the Alaska outdoors. As I hiked through the brush, I extended my left hand behind me to make sure my ...