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Waterproof Adventure Duffel put to Test

Our writer tests the waterproof and rugged SealLine Duffel on an adventure trip through the wilds of Alaska. It has a drysuit zipper and fits…

Written by T.C. Worley October 01, 2012

‘Faster, Lighter’ Mountainsmith Pack for 2013

A fair deal at $129, this to-be-released backpacking model from Mountainsmith promises to catch attention for next season. We got a first look at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2012

Dragged behind a Truck? ‘Honey Badger’ backpack Don’t Care.

A backpack that’s durable? Sure. A pannier that can withstand the elements? Definitely. But what about a pack that does both. . . and can…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 30, 2012

‘Bells and Whistles’ Backpack Humps a Large Load

Uber-engineered the German way, the AirContact packs from Deuter GmbH have all the features you need to haul gear on big trips into the wilds,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2012

Hard-Side Suitcase Keeps Gear Safe for Travel

A polycarbonate shell that zips closed keeps equipment safe inside this $125 case. Our writer rolls the Spinner model from eBags on a few trips…

Written by T.C. Worley July 13, 2012

Burliest Backpack ever Built? (Hard-Side Case Inside)

Pelican is known for its watertight, crush-proof cases. This month, the company’s Pelican ProGear division releases a series of backpacks that integrate hard-side cases into…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2012

Backpack, Messenger Bag made of ‘Upcycled’ Auto Airbags

A new venture this year by footwear giant Keen will see the company employing leftover automobile airbags to turn them into backpacks, totes, messenger bags,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2012

Monster ‘Roll-Top’ Messenger Bag from Chrome

Chrome’s new beast of a messenger bag packs up to 26 liters’ worth of goods inside. It’s waterproof and 21 inches wide, guaranteeing substantial sweat…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 19, 2012

Micro-Backpack Folds Up, Fits In Pocket

Weighing in at just 3 ounces — but touted to be able to carry more than 30 pounds — the just-announced PackBack from Trek Light…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 13, 2012

Chrome ‘Collabs’ on Beer-Branded Messenger Bag

Hipster marketing run amok or beer drinkers’ delight? Chrome teams up with the “Champagne of Beers” for a co-branded collection, including a Miller Highlife-emblazoned messenger…

Written by T.C. Worley December 27, 2011

‘Space Age’ Look for Super-Light Pack

Space-age design meets wilderness utility in an upcoming backpack line from Terra Nova Equipment. The U.K. company’s to-be-released Quasar series packs employ a crinkly polyethylene…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 21, 2011

Urban Hipster Adventure Pack

Made of a sleek Dyneema fabric, the Minimal Backpack from New York City-based Outlier is marketed as an urban day-pack that is “backcountry tough.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 08, 2011

‘Fast & Light’ Backpacking Gear put to Test

Gear Junkie editor Stephen Regenold breaks down the equipment he used on a recent “fast and light” hike in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Carbon trekking…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2011

Large and Light: Granite Gear ‘Crown’ Pack

Lightweight yet rugged and large, the to-be-released Crown 60 is set for fully-geared weekend backpacking trips or minimalists who are loaded with the bulk of…

Written by T.C. Worley November 08, 2011

Easy Access: Pockets and Pouches for Backpacking

Writes Gear Junkie, “In the gear-that’s-changed-my-life category, the line item of ‘small accessible pockets on backpacks’ may seem odd.” This post details a half-dozen products…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2011

Test: Kid-Size Backpacking Gear

Quality, kid-size backpacking and camping gear from Deuter makes it easier to get the little ones outdoors. Our writer and his two sons, ages seven…

Written by T.C. Worley June 21, 2011

Stingrays and Pixie Dust: Columbia Sportswear 2012 Product Peek

Last night, at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, amid dinosaur bones and live stingrays undulating in a shallow pool, Columbia Sportswear previewed…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 15, 2011

F-Stop: Adventure Camera Backpack

Founded by a group of working adventure-photographers, F-Stop is a pack company that markets to photojournalists as well as serious amateur shooters. Our resident adventure…

Written by T.C. Worley June 03, 2011

What the F^$# is GORUCK?

Combine facets from Green Beret training camp, adventure racing, and a macho, male-bounding weekend, and you get the GORUCK Challenge, a boot-camp-style overnight feat. Our…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 01, 2011

Review: Micro Waterproof Pack, Ultra-Sil Dry Day Pack

It packs into a hand-size pouch and weighs scant ounces. But unfurl this pack and you have a roll-top closure waterproof bag complete with shoulder…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 25, 2011

Timbuk2 ‘Denim’ Messenger Bag

Classic Messenger bag style from San Francisco-based Timbuk2 now includes option of pseudo-denim fabric for its outside panel face.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2011

Review: Osprey Bike Pack

Osprey aims to make bicycle commuting easier with its Momentum pack. Writer T.C. Worley hits the streets to give it a test.

Written by T.C. Worley April 26, 2011

Outside ‘Gear of the Year’

In its next issue, due on newsstands at the end of this month, Outside magazine will announce the Summer 2011 winners of its Gear of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2011

Review: Nimbus Trace 62

It’s built to carry loads of 40 pounds or more. A strange, gill-like panel was made to “fit the topography of your back.” Our writer…

Written by T.C. Worley April 08, 2011

Timbuk2 Bike Backpack

The Lightbrite Swig is made with a thick waterproof nylon fabric and has a simple, streamlined design. Gear Junkie gave it a three-month test.

Written by March 29, 2011

Ultimate AR Backpack

Mike Kloser, a god in the sport of adventure racing, has founded a new company and designed a backpack. Gear Junkie got an exclusive first…

Written by January 24, 2011

Airline Carry-On Suitcases

Maximize your carry-on allowance with a suitcase built for that exact job. After a year of travel, Gear Junkie reviews a spread of overhead-compartment-compliant suitcases.

Written by January 14, 2011

Water-Carrying ‘Vest’ Pack

Need to run or hike fast with water and little else? A hydration vest is a good option. In this column, Gear Junkie tests the…

Written by December 28, 2010

‘Top 10’ Gear of 2010

Drum roll. . . GearJunkie’s annual ‘Top 10’ Gear picks award the best of the best outdoors equipment after a year of use and abuse…

Written by November 22, 2010

Fjallraven Old-School Gear

Swedish company prides itself on classic design and a vintage look that could’ve been pulled from an LL Bean catalog page from decades back.

Written by November 12, 2010

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