T-shirts, underwear and socks are easy to clean. They get dirty, you throw them in the wash. But when you soil bigger, bulkier things — like, say, a backpack — restoring them to their original state ...

Backpacks collect grime and bacteria from frequent use and should be cleaned regularly. Most backpacks can be spot-cleaned, hand-washed, or machine-washed with cleaning products you have on hand.

A hiking backpack is your trusted companion, carrying all the essentials you need for a day on the trails; from your snacks to your waterproof jacket, first aid kit, and gadgets—like your head torch ...