The big appeal of The Six Moon Design Flex PR Pack is the ease to gather all of your packrafting (or other gear) and easily secure it into a less cumbersome load. When you account for all the odd shaped items that you need while packrafting, it can be challenging to fit in your normal […]
One of the most important pieces of gear when backcountry riding is a backpack. Let’s face it, backcountry skiing demands a lot from your backpack. I was long overdue for a better pack and the Kresta 30 made me wish I upgraded my backpack sooner. After putting the Osprey Kresta 30 through multiple ski days […]
When reviewing any backpack there are many factors to consider such as comfort, durability, capacity and organization. Added factors need to be considered in order to make the right decision about a backcountry specific bag. So does the Dakine Poacher 40L Backpack check all the boxes? Find out in my review below. Who’s This Backpack […]
Venturing into the backcountry demands reliable gear that can seamlessly blend functionality, durability, and comfort. The Ortovox TOUR RIDER 30 Backpack is that ideal companion for small and mid-range tours, offering both a sleek design and fit with just the right amount of room to carry all of your essentials. 30L Capacity With a generous […]
I recently got my hands on the Dakine Heli Pro 24L Backpack, and it has proven to be an excellent companion for quick day missions in the backcountry. Here’s a detailed review based on my experience: Fit and Design The Dakine Heli Pro 24L backpack, with its one-size-fits-all design, fit me quite well, even at […]
Deuter knows how to make a backpack. The German company has been making packs for specialized applications for over 100 years, so a touring pack designed for ease of use is a simple task for them. The Deuter Freerider 30L is a dedicated ski touring backpack designed for full, single day tours. It is large […]
Snowboarding has this incredible ability of making you forget that you’re thirsty, hungry, or that you need to shed a layer on days inbound. It also has an alluring way of making each rider want more- more powder, more exploration, more time doing what they love on their board in the out of bounds, backcountry […]
Mystery Ranch Scree 33 – Built for the mission. Scree : an accumulation of loose stones or rocky debris lying on a slope or at the base of a hill or cliff. Enter the Mystery Ranch Scree 33- built to handle anything the mountains can throw at you. The Mystery Ranch Scree 33 is built […]
Almost 40 years of outdoor adventure and experimentation has gone into Granite Gear’s Women’s Perimeter 50 Backpack and it shows. This isn’t just a simple fun little pack; Granite Gear’s Perimeter has everything for big adventures, even if you have a somewhat smaller body frame. As I came to find out, after I wore it […]
The Henty Enduro Junior is a good hiking and biking water source, plus a backpack, protection thingie. Sometimes I even use it like a water bottle when I can’t find mine. It is lightweight so you can have it on when you are climbing or biking, running, fishing and hiking. In my opinion biking is […]