Innovations in backpack design have been decidedly sparse over the years — until now. The HoverGlide is described as the world’s first floating backpack, and its design is anything but standard. The ...

This looks crazy. I mean, it’s a cool invention—the idea of the HoverGlide pack is to reduce the awkward bouncing and jolting you get with ordinary backpacks. But watching it makes my brain freak out ...

Backpacks are the bane of the military’s existence — just ask any soldier or Marine forced to hump a loaded pack over rugged unforgiving terrain. Back and knee injuries, on top of fatigue, make the ...

That’s quite a trip! Waterproof packs are difficult to find, but a few companies do make them. One is VauDe, a European gear manufacturer. Its Grand Canyon 65 is a big (4,600 cubic inches), moderately ...

Lightning Packs, LLC has created what could be a ground-breaking new pack-frame design that appears to float while being carried, reducing fatigue. It may even generate power, the makers say. "Our ...