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Exo Mountain Gear K3 4800 Review: A Comfortable, Super-Efficient Hunting Pack

The Exo Mountain Gear K3 4800 blends top-notch support with functional features, aiding setting up basecamp, hunting big game, and hauling sheds.

Written by Morgan Tilton and Eric Phillips October 12, 2022

Ski Touring, Ultralight-Style: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Creates Its First Ski Pack

Hyperlite Mountian Gear’s new Headwall 55 brings Dyneema Composite Fabric and clean design to the world of multiday backcountry ski packs.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 06, 2022

Osprey Hikelite 18L Daypack Review: Breezy Ventilation and Catch-All Versatility

With technical design and a few extra components added, the Osprey Hikelite 18L pack challenges the brand’s old fan favorite, the Daylite daypack.

Written by Mary Murphy October 05, 2022

I Visited 50 National Parks in 3 Months: Here’s the Gear That Got Me Through

Quality gear is important because it can make or break your trip. Here’s the gear that we used and tested while road tripping, car camping,…

Written by Xiaoling Keller September 30, 2022

AKEK Alpha 3200 Hunting Pack Review: A Place for Every Tool

The AKEK Alpha 3200 backpack packs more tricks than a magician. It is a wildly capable tool with a couple of minor downsides.

Written by Sean McCoy September 27, 2022

G7 Haul Pack Review: The First Meaningful Haul Bag Innovation in Decades

It won’t be long until the innovative and ultralight G7 Haul Pack is a standard part of everyone’s El Cap climbing kit.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss September 20, 2022

Deuter Flyt Bike Backpack Review: A Protective, High-Volume Pack for Mountain Biking

Deuter recently launched an ergonomic, protective mountain biking pack for men and women, and after hundreds of miles in the saddle, the pack has proved…

Written by Morgan Tilton September 15, 2022

Granite Gear Crown3 60 Review: Ultralight Pack, Heavy Potential

For this Granite Gear Crown3 60 review, we hiked 32 miles in the Rocky Mountains with a little more weight than recommended to put this…

Written by Sean McCoy September 01, 2022

Ultralight, Ultra-Strong Backpack: Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 Review

While it may fill a very specialized niche, the Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 backpack stands out from the crowd for more than its sheer size.

Written by Sean McCoy August 30, 2022

Urban ‘Assault’ Backpacks: Mystery Ranch Launches Limited-Edition Gunfighter SB

Mystery Ranch has released new military-style ‘assault’ backpacks. They’re camo and durable — and you don’t need to go to boot camp to use them.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 10, 2022

Osprey UNLTD Is the Luxury SUV of Backpacks

At $700, the Osprey UNLTD packs in a heap of features and technology. But who should buy it, and why? Read on to find out.

Written by Sean McCoy August 09, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Deuter Trekking Package for Two!

Enter to win one of two prize packages from Deuter, each of which includes two backpacks from the brand’s Aircontact Core trekking line.

How to Choose the Perfect Backpacking Pack for Your Adventures

Finding the best pack for your needs can be overwhelming, so Osprey is here to offer some insight into how to find the best pack…

Adventure Race Gear Giveaway: Apparel, Pack, Cooler, and More

This week, two lucky winners will each an adventure prize package from GOREWEAR, YETI, Hydro Flask, and more.

ICEMULE Backpack Coolers Made for Hands-Free Hauling

ICEMULE makes burly backpack coolers to carry your cans along on any adventure.

Save 10% on Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s New Packing Pods & More

Hyperlite Mountain Gear debuts new pod designs to add to its line of weight-saving backpacking essentials. They even gave us a coupon code so you can…

SLOT Packs First Look: Desert Canyoneering and Climbing Packs Solve Rope Management Issues

In a world of lightweight packs that increasingly tend toward lifestyle and not technical pursuits, SLOT is designed for canyoneering and climbing.

Written by Berne Broudy June 22, 2022

Dakine Relaunches Fishing Gear Category: ‘Dakine Fish’

Dakine Fish is back after decades of dormancy. The new line of performance fishing gear features fish bags, tackle storage, gloves and apparel.

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 16, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Stone Glacier Hunting Package Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Stone Glacier prize package that includes a pack (with frame), a jacket, a hoodie, pants, boot gaiters,…

Stone Glacier Founder Shares New Hunting Pack and Apparel Designs

Stone Glacier launches a new pack that calls back to the brand’s creation a decade ago.

Free Gear Fridays: Win an Ultralight Daypack, Tote From Hyperlite Mountain Gear!

This week, one lucky winner will receive a white Daybreak Daypack and 70L G.O.A.T. Tote from Hyperlite Mountain Gear.

A Daypack for Every Outdoor Activity: Stone Glacier Avail 2200 Review

It hunts, hikes, skis, and travels. The Stone Glacier Avail 2200 is the go-to daypack for just about anything.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 09, 2022

Matador Giveaway: Win $1,000 in Ultralight, Packable Gear

Matador Travel Equipment is giving away a solid $1,000 of purpose-built gear as a part of its new Travel Hard campaign.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 05, 2022

KUIU’s Waypoint Duffel Is Simple, Travel-Friendly, and Darned Near Perfect

KUIU built its Waypoint duffels with the needs of hunters in mind. But it may have also incidentally built the perfect travel bag for those…

Written by Sean McCoy April 28, 2022

Spring Hiking: Grab This Backcountry Gear to Cover You From Head to Toe

Stock up for hiking season with Backcountry. The brand has curated a mix of apparel and gear from top brands to cover you from head…

Osprey UNLTD Backpacks Debut a 3D-Printed Lumbar, New Fabrics

The Osprey UNLTD backpacks are a sign of the brand’s future. The Osprey UNLTD line uses several innovative designs that mark a high water mark…

‘For Skiers on the Move’: Gregory Targhee FastTrack Pack Review

If you’re the type of backcountry skier who loves to get to the top of the mountain, rip off your skins, and quickly drop in,…

Written by David Young February 25, 2022

The Ultimate Travel Bag? Db Duplex Split Duffle Review

Looking for a perfect, durable, do-all duffel that offers versatility in both packing, and ways to carry? The Db Duplex Duffle may be it.

Written by Mary Murphy December 08, 2021

Hydro Flask Parent ‘Helen of Troy’ to Acquire Osprey Packs

After 47 years, Osprey Packs will join Hydro Flask in the outdoor adventure segment of Helen of Troy, a consumer goods development company.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 30, 2021

Save Up to 50% Off: Save on Top Brands During Backcountry’s Cyber Sale

Holiday shopping is here and so is the Backcountry Cyber Sale. Enjoy savings up to half off on bestsellers from top brands.

Written by Sponsored Post November 25, 2021

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