Is it possible to combine durable materials, a full sized internal aluminum frame, true comfort, and enough space for multiday backpacking in a $200 package? Find out in my review of the Shadowlight 45 by Outdoor Vitals. … More Ultralight without the sacrifices: Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 45 Review (Video)
Lightweight and breathable, the uniquely named ‘M’s the One’ jacket blends casual comfort with trail worthy performance. This is my review: … More Kuhl’s ‘M’s the One’ Jacket Review
Part of their (Re)Purpose collection, the Tarak is a lightweight hiking backpack made from the remnants of other companies product runs, giving new life to fabrics that would otherwise be tossed away. As mentioned above, the Tarak backpack is part of Cotapaxi’s Del Dia line and produced almost entirely of leftover material from other products’ … More Cotopaxi Tarak 20L Backpack Review
Utilizing their new NadaTech technology, the Kelty Zip 48 aims to minimize contact points, minimize weight, while putting an emphasis on comfort and breathability. This is my review: … More Kelty Zip 48 Backpack Review
Designed for long cross-country rides, the Tokul XC Hydration Pack features a ventilated back panel, removable reservoir, and comes in variations ranging from 5-12 liters in capacity. This is my review: … More Platypus Tokul XC Review
The Duthie AM 15 is a high capacity hydration pack that packs a full 3 liter hydration bladder, highly breathable FloatAir back panel, and enough pockets to stash multiple days worth of gear. This is my review. … More Platypus Duthie AM 15 Backpack Review
Made to order in Portland Oregon, the Flanders backpack by North St. is a waterproof, durable, stylish backpack that’s poised to be the culmination of a daily carry, commuter, and hiker’s pack, all in one. The flanders is a roll top backpack, meaning the top of the pack is closed by rolling the fabric down, … More North St. Flanders Backpack Review
The LR 24 from Camelbak is a spacious lumbar pack designed to comfortably carry heavier loads of food, water and gear for an all day outing on the trail. It packs lots of storage, the new Cruz LR reservoir and an air suspension back panel designed for maximum ventilation, but does it hold up under … More Cambelbak Franconia LR 24 Backpack Review
The High Sierra Karadon 40 L backpack is a mid sized overnight pack that’s jammed with features, including a full internal suspension, an easily adjustable torso, removable/washable hip and shoulder pads, and an included rain cover. It’s sized to be fast, light and it’s built to be robust and rugged. I’ve put this pack to the … More High Sierra Karadon 40 Backpack Review
When I first heard that Thule was entering the backpacking market, I was a bit skeptical. Thankfully, They seem to know what they’re doing. Thule has obviously hit the market backed by experience, as is evident with the fully feature Versant 60 backpack. This is my review. … More Thule Versant 60 Backpack Review
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