Review: Cotopaxi ‘Luzon’ Custom Daypack
This simple daypack starts at $35. It’s a pared-down ‘sack with straps’ but can work for hiking, biking and everyday use.
Backpacks For Bricks: Startup Funds Volunteer Projects
Gear for the ‘urban adventurer’ with a conscience funds infrastructure projects around the world.
No Shame! ‘Trail Buddy’ A Hip Addition For Your Fanny
Call it what you will, the fanny pack is back! The ‘Trail Buddy’ is a minimalist hip bag that’s stout and sleek.
Mountain Top To Coffee Shop: Topo Designs Rover Pack
This burly, made in Colorado backpack will stand up to abuse while lugging your computer and daily gear.
REI ‘House Brand’ Reboots As Premium Gear
This spring, retail juggernaut REI says it will lead the industry in quality and performance. We put a couple of the new products to a test.
Airport To Trail, Eagle Creek ‘Modular’ Luggage Review
An all-in-one convertible backpack/roller bag that is fit for most weekend warrior adventures.
Ultralight Hiking: Katabatic Gear Helios Backpack
Tough-as-nails Cuben Fiber and a streamlined design make the Helios from Katabatic Gear an efficient backpack for hauling gear that weighs just over two pounds.
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American-Made: Repurposed Textile Mill A Factory For ‘Hyperlite’ Gear
Domestic manufacturing is exemplified in Maine, where a revived industrial space serves as the HQ for Hyperlite Mountain Gear.
Backpack Turns Into Bivy Sack
Combining a backpack and a bivy sack, the Freestyle BivyPack makes sure that you never leave the house without a shelter again.
Bike Share to Backpack: ‘Convertible’ Tote Does it All
Tote bag quickly converts to waterproof backpack, messenger or shoulder bag and is compatible with bike-share cycles.
Barrel-Hauling Backpack: Granite Gear Vapor Flatbed
This system replaces traditional backpack design with 60-liter barrels perfect for use in canoe camping and travel.
Waterproof Backpack For Fly Fishing Put To Test
This simple backpack is billed as a waterproof option for fly fishing. We put it, and the waterproof claims, to the test for the review of the Simms Dry Creek Z backpack.
Camera Kit: Dakine ‘Reload’ Backpack Review
Battle-hardened shooters looking to carry a ‘run and gun’ camera setup into the wilds should consider the Reload from Dakine.
Waterproof, Inflatable Adventure Backpack
Dubbed an ‘ultimate water adventure pack,’ the Klymit Splash 25 is the lovechild of a waterproof dry bag and a daypack.
Segmented: Stuff Sack Organizes Your Gear
The SegSac has internal dividers to keep clothes and gear from floating around in your pack or luggage.
‘Pack Of All Trades’ For Bike, Hike & Travel
This mid-size Boreas Lagunitas is a ‘pack of all trades’ perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
Tested: The $3 Million Messenger Bag
Worth every penny, the Peak Designs Everyday Messenger rises above the rest.
Backpack With Wheel: ‘Dixon Rollerpack’ Hauls Heavy Loads
With a single wheel and a backpack harness, the Dixon Rollerpack is built to lighten your load.
External Backpack Frame ‘Add-On’ Gives Support To Any Load
Add a breathable, supportive external frame to almost any backpack with this to-be-released product.
Torture Test: Dyneema Duffel Might Be Toughest Bag Yet
Super light and exceptionally strong, the Hyperlite Mounain Gear duffel is made from remarkable material but comes with a hefty price tag.
Haul Huge Loads: Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ Pack 2016
The burly construction of the Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ is made for heavy work and is tested hard in Montana for this review.
‘Technical’ Fanny Pack: Osprey Carries Water, Small Essentials
The purpose-built Osprey Rev fanny pack carries water and essentials for trail runners carrying minimal supplies.
‘Carpet Bags’ Use Portland Airport Design
Wear Portland airport’s iconic carpet design on your back.
Camera Carry: Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Review
Want to bring a camera mountain biking, hiking or snowboarding? The LowePro Photo Sport 200 AW is a solid choice for an outdoors camera pack.
Most Successful Bag In Kickstarter History
Peak Designs’ Everyday Messenger camera bag has raised over a $1 million on Kickstarter so far.
Relaunch Of An Icon: Dana Designs To Mystery Ranch
If you’re under 30 years old, you probably don’t remember Dana Designs. If you’re over that age, how could you forget?
Canvas & Leather: Day-Size Duluth Pack Deluxe #51
Handcrafted and made to last forever, the #51 Deluxe is likely the last canoe bag you’ll ever buy.
Vacuum Compressor In Your Backpack
Carry-on luggage has internal vacuum bag to compress clothing.
‘Reflective Tweed’ Bike Pack
3M Scotchlite reflective yarn makes this pack glow at night. We gave it a month-long ride test.
‘HoboRoll’ Ends The Dreaded Pack Explosion
You won’t have to dig out the entire contents of your backpack just to find your socks. The HOBOROLL is a new kind of gear organizer.
10 USA-Made Products You Never Knew Existed
A handful of little-known outdoor gear brands — and their products — are highlighted here.
