Backpacks are an incredibly convenient type of luggage, perfect for all types of short- and long-term travel, whether you’ll be in the air, in a car or train, or on foot in the backcountry. They’re also excellent for daily use when you’re running errands or heading to work or school. My Bottom Line Up Front: There …
If you’re like me, you’re constantly on the lookout for new backpacks. Every time I see a new pack in an outdoor store, I’m immediately thinking about all the ways I could organize my hunting gear in it. At this point, I have so many bags that I would call myself an expert in the …
Osprey specializes in making a large variety of packs and bags with reflective graphics and they do it extremely well. I personally own a few Osprey bags and they are all very durable and some of the most comfortable bags I carry. They also allow quick access to the things I need like my water …
Maybe you are the kind of person who likes to travel a lot and live out of a backpack. Maybe you are a student studying at university, or you might just be a weekend warrior camper. Regardless of who you are, if you ever use a backpack to carry the essentials, this North Face backpack …
Looking for a new versatile bag with the qualities of a daypack and the durability of a backpack? Two great choices are The North Face’s Recon and Borealis. Both backpacks are true to TNF’s quality reputation and both have 5-star ratings. Add in the fact they look fairly similar and are only priced with a …
Backpacks are essential when taking on an adventure. They make your equipment easier to carry, allowing your hands to remain free. They keep your belongings organized, helping you to grab your emergency kit quickly if the need arises. If you’re on the hunt for adventure and looking for the best backpack to accompany you, look …
Finding the right pack for all your backpacking trips can be a difficult process. With the wrong pack, you can end up with unnecessary soreness. Especially as women who have a smaller frame. Osprey has been an industry leader in outdoor backpacks for years and has to lead the industry in women-specific backpacks. Aura and …
Nothing makes or breaks a backpacking trip like your backpack does. A good pack will allow for days of comfortable trekking, while an uncomfortable, burdensome pack will make your trip seem like a death march. When we think of long backpacking trips, we think of large bags capable of carrying excesses of 50 pounds. The …
Very few brands have such a high reputation among outdoor enthusiasts as Osprey. So, in this Osprey Manta 36 review, we are going to look at the features that have made this hydration pack so popular among hikers. The Osprey Manta 36 model was discontinued a few years ago and the manufacturer replaced it with …
Did you see the movie Wild recently? Did you chuckle at Cheryl Strayed’s “Monster” backpack? Depending on your age, you might have worn an external framed backpack. During backpacking’s heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, external frame backpacks were all the rage. External frame backpacks were heavy, cumbersome, and just plain uncomfortable for some people. …