The Katabatic Gear Onni 50 is a lightweight pack built for day hiking and quick overnight backpacking trips. Founded in 2007, Colorado-based Katabatic Gear started by making quilts for the backcountry and has now expanded into a full line of backpacks, sleeping bags and bivys. 50L Capacity The first time I packed the Katabatic Gear […]
This last season, with 3 years of regular family backpacking under his belt, it was time for my boy Jackson to carry his own pack. Leading to a frustrating search for a proper hiking pack for a 4-year-old. Enter my go-to Deuter and their youth Climber 22L Backpack. Kids Hiking Backpack The key to finding […]
The CamelBak Circuit Vest is designed for running long distances over mountainous terrain with minimal weight on your back. The Circuit running vest picks up where the tried and true CamelBak Marathon left off. So what is it that sets this vest aside from the competition? For starters the weight. Circuit Vest Weight The CamelBak […]
Why is it that experienced hikers and backpackers choose Hyperlite Mountain Gear? Well first off these packs are super lightweight. I had the chance to test the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 3400 Backpack in the Teton over the last few months and wanted to share my review below. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter Weight Weighing in […]
For those who don’t spend tons of time thinking about disasters, they take care of all the planning. For those who do, they just collect everything into an efficient, affordable emergency kit you can stash and forget about until you need it. I recently decided to take my Sustain Supply Co Essential 2 kit for […]
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Backpack is a do-everything ultralight backpack. What’s most surprising about this backpack is just how much stuff the 40L capacity can actually hold. Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Weight I tested the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 Backpack while ski touring and backpacking over the past few months in the Tetons. […]
When it comes to Burton’s [ak] line you’re going to get the best of the best. So when I found out Burton had a splitboard specific touring backpack on the market under the [ak] umbrella I was eager to see if Burton could deliver on this front. For the past 4 months, I have had […]
The Mystery Ranch Ravine 50L Backpack weights less than 5 lbs, (4.7 lbs or 2.1 kg), and when fully packed the weight is much more manageable when compared to similarly-sized backpacks. The RAVINE is light-weight, go anywhere, do anything backpack from Mystery Ranch, the perfect companion for your next overnight camping trip. 50L Backpack Thanks […]
The CamelBak LUXE LR 14 is packed with features to keep you comfortable on the ride. The Lumbar Reservoir offers 20% more water per sip to storage space for all of your gear, this pack has you covered on and off the trail. CamelBak LUXE LR 14 Size The women’s specific design on the CamelBak […]
Having spent the past decade running Dakine backpacks I was stoked to try out the Dakine Poacher 36L Backpack here in the Tetons, featuring an airbag system otherwise known as R.A.S. Dakine Poacher 36L Capacity This year’s Dakine Poacher 36L Backpack will be a hit with just about anyone that spends time skiing or riding […]