Packs

Metrodome Stadium Roof Material Made Into Luggage at Duluth Pack

Minnesota sports fans can own a piece of history in the form of a tote or a duffle bag. Teflon-coated fiberglass is the base material…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2013

Outdoor Photographer’s Dream Pack? Hidden Camera Case on Hip Belt

This unique backpack has a rotating hip belt with a compartment that pivots out for quick access to a camera. We gave it a month-long…

Written by Sean McCoy August 04, 2013

‘Stealth’ Black Travel Packs Look Sharp, Cost a Lot

Ignoble is an LA-based boutique shop that produces stealthy travel packs. They are sleek and made in the USA, but the price tag is surprisingly…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 24, 2013

Eagle Creek Suitcase ‘Morphs’ Into Multiple Bags

Two bags in one. That’s the concept behind the to-be-released Eagle Creek Morphus 22, a nifty piece of rolling luggage with a removable backpack and…

Written by Sean McCoy April 18, 2013

Travel the World With One (Highly Expandable) Roller Bag

Roller bags rarely make our news feed, but once in a while a brand does something notably different. That’s surely the case with the Ascender…

Written by Sean McCoy April 05, 2013

Ski Bags made from Recycled Billboard Vinyl

U.S. highway billboard vinyl is a thin, durable, and recyclable material. A new brand has built ski bags made of the material, which might otherwise…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 20, 2013

Vankar Shamji, an Indian weaver, made my pack look awesome

Is it possible to preserve distant cultures with backpacks? ETHNOTEK is attempting to do just that with its line of bags and packs that incorporate…

Written by Patrick Murphy March 12, 2013

First Look: Bear Grylls unveils line of Camping gear

The British survival celebrity makes a comeback to TV this summer and simultaneously stamps his name on a full line of camping gear. Last week,…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2013

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