Review: Bike-Commute Briefcase

For bike commuters who want to travel sure that their computer will arrive in one piece, Arkel’s Briefcase pannier is a $215 solution.

Review: Quantum Camera Backpack

While not rigged out for pro photogs, the Mountainsmith Quantum is a camera backpack good for everyday shooters.

Recycled Bike Messenger Bags

Constructed of vinyl sheeting from old billboards, Defy Bags have a raw, artsy aesthetic. Bonus: They are sourced, cut, stitched and designed in the United…

Camelbak Freeride Pack

At $120, Camelbak’s Don is the boss of the family of three new all-mountain freeride bike packs.

Crumpler does Hydration

Crumpler has entered the hydration pack market with its Bumper Issue messenger-style backpack. It is intended for day hikes and bike trips around town.

Gregory Muir 24 Pack

Made for the mountains or the city, the Muir 24 is Gregory’s version of the go-anywhere, do-anything daypack.

Mountainsmith Lariat 65

When one pack isn’t enough to carry, you can haul two with the Mountainsmith Lariat 65, which has a detachable 7.5-liter “summit pack” riding piggyback.

Review: Urban messenger bags

In hopes of capturing a bigger piece of the outdoors market, Kelty and Osprey designed messenger bags that are more suited for urban commuting via…

Ribz Frontpack

In the world of backpacks, there is a niche category of products that positions compartments and pouches over the chest. The RIBZ Frontpack is a…

Gregory Diablo Backpack

Gregory Mountain Products’ latest backpacks incorporate elasticized attachment points purported to move with and mimic your body during activity. . .

Backpacks for Biking

The classic bike-messenger bag has been adopted the world over as requisite equipment for two-wheel transit with goods in tow. But for me a messenger…

Osprey Talon 44

The perfect backpack is like a well-trained butler — it stays out of the way so well that you practically forget it’s there, but it…

Gregory Z22 Backpack Review

Designed for day-long excursions including mountain trekking, hiking, peak bagging, adventure racing, and the like, Gregory’s Z22 manages up to 25 pounds of cargo in…

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