Few brands out there today rival Osprey. Their backpacks are sleek, useful, and comfortable. They have options for nearly every level of adventurer, but if you’re hopping on a plane for your next trip, you’ll need to know how to find the right Osprey travel backpack. Let’s talk about some criteria that will help you …
Any hiker needs a quality daypack in their arsenal. Even if you’re only going out for a couple of hours, you need something for the essentials. In this Deuter Futura 28 review, I’ll detail an overview of the pack, important features, reviews from other users, and a buyer’s guide to help you decide if this …
This Columbia Convey Daypack review includes pack overview and specifications, features, a guide to sizing and finding the right fit, an overview of what others have said about the pack, and information on Columbia’s return/warranty policy and their Rewards Program! Convey Daypack Overview The Columbia Convey Rolltop 25L Daypack is designed for comfort on even …
As I was loading my old green REI backpack down for our trip to the tropics back in the fall, I started taking stock of the broken zippers, busted clips, and frayed seams dotting the pack’s landscape. I realized that I have had that pack for 10 years and, while I still trust it as …
The Arcteryx brand was founded on the idea that “there is always a better way,” and its products are tested and proven in one of the most challenging ranges on the planet, the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. If you’re looking for a new pack for rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing, backpacking, or mountaineering, we’re …
If you’re anything like me, it can be hard to turn your back on a great deal on a new backpack. Osprey, of course, is one of those coveted brands that can be tough to find on sale. So, in the interest of helping anyone out there looking for a new backpack narrow down their …
Hiking and backpacking are forms of therapy for me. I need to regularly get out on the trail, away from what can sometimes be a hectic daily life and reconnect with myself and just breathe into Nature. But I do like bringing supplies along, and I think you should too! So check out these four …
It was Michael Potts who said, “I’ll use any excuse to buy a new backpack.” And like him, I don’t strive to find excuses when I know I’m going to get value out of something. If you’re on the hunt for a new backpack, this Arcteryx Bora 50 backpack review includes a pack overview, technical …
In an interview five years back, Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia, offered some amazing advice, which included, “keep it simple, climb every mountain, cheaters never prosper, and ‘slow’ travel is important.” This is all advice I can support, which is why I’m going to share these 5 Patagonia backpacks with you today! 1. The Arbor …
The Camelbak brand is typically synonymous with hydration. Whether your primary activity is running, hiking, mountain biking, or any other form of recreation, you’ve probably heard and/or already own a Camelbak hydration pack. But Camelbak also offers packs designed specifically for military use, and the Camelbak Military Skirmish™ is a great example. Quick Overview Pack …