More frequently, backpack designers are creating packs uniquely for men or women. This seems to be a very natural progression given the obvious biological differences in body type between the genders. Ultimately, if you’re a hiker you want a pack that fits and is comfortable. So let’s take a look at three Deuter packs for …
Month: March 2018
Any hiker needs a quality daypack in their arsenal. Even if you’re only going out for a couple hours, there are a number of essentials you should bring along. As the saying goes, “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.” If you’re curious about what …
Ultralight backpacking seems to be all the rage these days. But sometimes you just need a pack that holds everything, and then some. The Kelty Eagle 128 Backpack is just that: a mammoth hauler with a tactical/military design that has tons of space. Kelty has been manufacturing backpacks since 1952. They take pride in producing …
The Pacific Crest Trail extends north from the border of Mexico and the United States to the border of the United States and Canada. The trail covers 2,650 miles in all and sees thousands of hikers along various sections every summer. But how did America’s preeminent hiking highway come to be? Let’s examine the history …
I was getting ready to head down to Costa Rica in the fall of 2018 and I needed a new backpack. I didn’t want something too extravagant but my old pack with busted seams and missing straps wasn’t going to cut it. I did a lot of research and spent almost three hours zipping and …
I know you’ve been dying to know what’s on my hiking essentials checklist. I recently met a few folks that were relating a near-miss story to me. They went snowshoeing up in the Sierras and didn’t bring packs with them. Yes, that means no water, no food, no first aid supplies, no nothing. The day …
The Columbia Convey Rolltop 25L Daypack is designed for comfort on even the most strenuous day hike and provides plenty of storage space for your daily essentials. This pack certainly embodies the famous quote of the company’s Chairman Gert Boyle, “It’s perfect, now make it better.” Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Columbia has …
When planning any backpacking trip or outdoor adventure, we all picture the things we’ll enjoy along the way. Maybe you’re setting up a tent in a redwood grove and maybe you’re starting a fire on the beach. Whatever you’re picturing, it’s not likely the worst case scenario. But it’s essential to be prepared if things …
I’m not sure about you but I can’t wait until my next travel adventure. I’m heading down to Costa Rica in a month and I’m excited to share some of my travels with you as I go! Fortunately, I have the bags I’m going to pack already but that might not be the case for …