Whether you’re a novice backcountry skier or an experienced splitboarder, one thing is the same: You need a ski backpack to carry your gear. Ski backpacks are an essential item in the backcountry ...

Made for serious winter use, the Osprey Mutant 38 isn't beginner friendly, but if you know what you're doing in the mountains, this pack may be your new best ...

Although it's meant for the mountains, this feature-rich daypack might just be the perfect pack for your next trip.

Skiing or snowboarding with a backpack is almost a given, since on-mountain food and drink prices are through the roof. I started riding with a backpack after shelling out $4 for a single banana on ...

F(n). Maybe you remember it from calculus. It’s a math symbol that represents “function.” It indicates a change in an equation. In math, you modify the frontside of an equation, and it dramatically ...

Winter hikers, stop making do with ski packs: The 1,700-cubic-inch AirZone Snow is designed specifically for you. The back panel is more like one found on a warm-weather backpack. Rather than flat ...

Tucked away in one of the most distant corners of last week's Boot Düsseldorf show was one of the show's most interesting products: the ultra-versatile Klepper Backyak. As its name suggests, it's a ...

A first-person video shows the harrowing moments when a snowboarder is caught in an avalanche and protected by his high-tech backpack. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...