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 …
Hydration is critical to your well being on any outdoor adventure. According to MindBodyGreen, even a 1.5 percent dip in water levels in the body can lead to reduced cognitive function, headaches, and fatigue. Fortunately, some fine folks have toiled long and hard to design packs for your comfort and hydration. Let’s take a look …
Even with recent legislation cutting back on federally-maintained national parklands, there are still so many trails to explore. And having an easy-to-use and easy-to-maintain daypack is one of the best ways to do so. Today, we’re going to review The Outdoor Adventure Backpack from Columbia! Did you know that the mileage of trails on federal …
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 …