Northern California holds a special place in my heart. I grew up hiking around Lake Tahoe and I’ve spent a lot of time in the mountains up here. So I’ve taken some time here to detail three Northern California backpacking trips you can’t miss! Need Backpacking Advice? Don’t Hesitate to Reach Out! First, a quick …
Month: February 2018
Lightweight backpacks are essential for long-distance hiking. Sure, you can carry a 90-liter pack on a month-long trip, but the emphasis on going light and moving fast means you’ll probably catch fellow hikers looking sideways at your gargantuan pack. If you’re in need of a new, lightweight pack, I’ve compiled this Osprey Exos 48 review …
More companies are designing backpacks specifically for men and women. While differing body compositions mean this makes sense, the idea hasn’t always been a priority in the backpack manufacturing industry. In this post, I’ll review three awesome Gregory Women’s backpacks. But before I do, I thought it might be fun to explore a brief history …
Gregory is one of the few backpack manufacturers to develop a waist belt system that adjusts to fit different hip angles, which provides significant advantages in terms of load transfer. So, without further ado let’s dive into our Gregory Paragon Backpack review. Gregory Paragon Backpack Overview Pack Type: Gregory Paragon Sizes Available: 38L, 48L, 58L, …
As long as the weather’s nice and the sun warms those granite faces, there are climbing routes to be conquered. And as long as there are routes to be conquered, there’s the need for the Marmot Rock Master Pack, designed specifically for climbers. The Marmot Rock Master Pack Specifications Specifications alone won’t tell you whether …
Are you thinking about spending six months on the Pacific Crest Trail this summer? Feeling like three months on the Appalachian Trail is more realistic for your summer backpacking trip? If you’re gearing up for a distance hike in the coming months, be sure to check out these four Osprey ultralight backpacks! Men’s Talon 44 …