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Cotopaxi Expands Popular Allpa Collection With Two Bags

Cotopaxi adds to its adventure travel line of backpacks with its largest travel pack and a smaller daypack.

Written by M.T. Elliott May 01, 2025

The Best Laptop Backpacks of 2025

Whether you’re headed to the office, class, or even the trailhead, here’s our top picks for the best laptop backpacks of 2025.

Written by Meghan LaHatte April 24, 2025

No-BS Bag With a Bike Messenger Soul: Mission Workshop Monty Review

Many messenger bags today tick most of the boxes, but lack the bike-centered soul. The Mission Workshop Monty isn’t one of them.

Written by Miya Tsudome April 14, 2025

Budget-Friendly Ski Pack Offers Fast Tool Access: Pingora Vivid 27 Review

The Pingora Vivid 27 is a feature-rich ski pack made with industry-leading sustainable design — and it comes at a very competitive price.

Written by Christian Black March 27, 2025

Where Mystery Ranch Ends and YETI Begins: Ranchero EDC Backpack Review

Don’t adjust your monitor — that’s not the pack you think it is. YETI breaks new ground with a familiar design: Meet the Ranchero 27L…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 05, 2025

YETI Launches ‘Ranchero’ EDC Daypack With Iconic Mystery Ranch 3-ZIP

The Ranchero daypack from YETI is launching this spring, and it’s designed to keep day-to-day essentials close at hand — whether you’re riding to work or…

Written by Will Brendza February 28, 2025

Compact, Excellent Ice Saver: Yeti Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler Review

With its sturdy construction and impressive ice retention, the Yeti Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler offers convenience and performance packed into a sleek, durable design.

Written by Constance Mahoney January 31, 2025

Durable, Spacious: Engel Roll-Top High Performance Backpack Cooler Review

The Engel Roll-Top High Performance Backpack Cooler raises the bar with roomy storage and impressive ice retention for outdoor adventures.

Written by Constance Mahoney January 29, 2025

Portable Backpack Cooler for Family Sports: Titan by Arctic Zone 30-Can Backpack Cooler Review

The Titan by Arctic Zone Deep Freeze 30-Can Ice Wall Backpack Cooler offers ample space, pockets, and ice pack sleeves plus an impressive cooling power.

Written by Constance Mahoney January 23, 2025

The Ideal Professional Photographer Bag: Tenba DNA 16 PRO Messenger Bag Review

The Tenba DNA 16 PRO Messenger Bag is a rarity for its universality and exclusively patented features that make the bag fit for a professional…

Written by Katelyn Clement December 23, 2024

The Best Messenger Bags of 2025

Whether you’re riding the steel pony into work or stuck on the train with the rest of us, a good messenger bag will have your…

Written by Miya Tsudome November 21, 2024

YETI Responds to Rumors of Mystery Ranch Phase-Out

YETI will continue to offer Mystery Ranch-branded bags at least through next year, along with YETI bags ‘inspired’ by the decades-old brand.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 13, 2024

Airline-Friendly, Lightweight Avi Pack: Scott Patrol E2 30 Review

The backcountry skiing pack is designed to be a great ski pack first and foremost. But on top of that, it’s an airline-friendly, lightweight, battery-operated…

Written by Bergen Tjossem November 06, 2024

Compact Powerhouse Daypack: Kifaru Shape Charge Review

The Kifaru Shape Charge should appeal to day hunters who need a premium, versatile hunting pack that can withstand years of hard use.

Written by Adam Moore November 04, 2024

Ultralight Pack Transforms Into External-Frame Heavy Hauler: Seek Outside Silverton 2300 Review

Seek Outside’s latest day pack, the Silverton 2300, combines an ultralight design and external frame compatibility to make a beefy, semi-modular pack.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl October 25, 2024

‘WUULF Pack’: Wild Enough for Adventure, Tame Enough for EDC

Prometheus Design Werx designed a functional outdoor daypack that can live a double life as your work, school, or day-to-day bag. Meet the WUULF.

Written by Nick LeFort September 13, 2024

The Fjällräven Kånken 17″ Laptop Pack Review: A Computer Bag Packed With History

This computer version of the original Fjällräven Kånken, which first came out in 1978, has aged like a fine wine thanks to its durable design…

Written by Meghan LaHatte July 29, 2024

REI Co-op Flash Air 50 Pack Review: Ultralight for the Masses

The REI Co-op Flash Air 50 backpack offers the familiarity and comfort of modern backpack styling in a trim, ultralight package.

Written by Samuel Martin July 23, 2024

Classic UL Pack Gets a Thick New Skin: ULA Equipment Ultra Circuit Backpack Review

ULA Equipment has always made durable, lightweight backpacks, and the updated Ultra Circuit takes the cake with its adjustable comfort and durability.

Written by Jackson Sims-Myers July 15, 2024

Fjallraven Kajka 35 Review: Wooden Stays Support This Durable Backpack

The Fjallraven Kajka 35 backpack uses natural material and time-tested design for a stout backpack with a heart of birch.

Written by Nick LeFort July 05, 2024

Save 25% on Osprey Packs & Luggage Through July 8

Save 25% or more during Osprey’s Fourth of July Sale — which runs through July 8.

Patagonia Refugio Daypack 30L Review: The Perfect Pack for Outdoorsy Professionals

From the office to the trailhead, this Refugio Daypack from Patagonia can transform itself for any situation.

Written by Meghan LaHatte June 10, 2024

Ultralight for Not-So-Light Packouts: KUIU Pro LT Pack Review

The Kuiu PRO LT 4000 Women’s Pack has (almost) everything you need, and nothing you don’t.

Written by Andrea Wilson June 04, 2024

Pesky PFAS: How One Bad Zipper Proves the PFC Problem

Outdoor gear manufacturers keep pushing claims of PFC- and PFAS-free. But that has proven more difficult than advertised.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2024

Low-Key Looks, High-Key Functionality: Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L Review

We thoroughly tested the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L in a variety of situations, environments, and load-outs, and it carried all with ease.

Written by Meghan LaHatte April 05, 2024

This Bag Survived Our Move to New Zealand: Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled 100L Duffel Review

Whether you’re traveling the world or just need a burly mega-duffel for all your skiing, biking, and climbing gear, the Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled 100L…

Written by Courtney Holden March 21, 2024