The Mystery Ranch Scree 33 is built to last. Mystery Ranch uses their technical custom laminate fabric to create one of the burliest bags on the market. Blending the lines of a versatile light weight pack, and the durability of a haul bag this 33 liter pack will take you from peak, to snow to […]
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 […]
Dry bags are a must need for many different adventures. Rafting, Snowmobiling, Camping, Fishing and just traveling in general, they prove to be very useful. I have quite a few of them being that I am a Raft Guide in Alaska. When I was offered the Uncharted Supply Vault 65 liter Dry Duffel to test out, […]
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 […]
The Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Backpack is a durable, lightweight pack that is well-suited for backcountry goers who demand both comfort and functionality. At just under 2 pounds (31.5 oz to be exact), this pack is an excellent choice to bring along for backpacking and even fast packing trips. I used this backpack as a day […]
The Deuter Freerider Pro 34+ is a high-quality backpack designed for backcountry enthusiasts. With its durable construction and well-thought-out features, this backpack is built to last and can easily accommodate all your gear on your way to untracked powder. Storage One of the key features of the Freerider Pro 34+ is its ample storage capacity. […]
The Ortovox Free Rider 22 is one well-designed pack. Not only does it excel at its intended use at the ski resort, but I’ve also enjoyed taking it out for short to moderate-length ski tours. We’ll start with the resort. I love to leave my pack on my back when riding lifts. I find it […]
When I started noticing backpacks with openings that reminded me of “Stranger Things” demigorgon mouths I was intrigued; when I saw Mystery Ranch had long been rocking it and incorporated it into their new and striking Coulee 25, I knew this could be the mythical midsize solution I’d long been seeking. I’m talking pockets and […]
Once you’ve been backpacking for a while, you start to get a sense of what your personal preferences are. You figure out what features you like and dislike; you discover which brands tend to have the features that you prefer and which ones don’t quite cut it. And if you’re lucky, after enough research and […]
On a recent overnight in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, I tested the Forclaz Trek 100 Easyfit 50L Hiking Backpack by Decathlon which proved a lightweight and comfortable option. The thought and care put into designing this pack to make it efficient in terms of both features and function is evident. Here are some of the […]