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Any Capacity You Want: The Arc’teryx Rush SK 32 Expands for Your Backcountry Ski Needs

This roll-top Arc’teryx Rush SK 32 backcountry ski backpack looks great, carries backcountry tools, and expands to 40 L for big days in the mountains.

Written by Bergen Tjossem March 16, 2023

Patagonia Black Hole MLC Bag Review: An Organized, Carry-On-Size Wonder

The Patagonia MLC Bag is a burly, soft-sided 45L convertible backpack suitcase with enough room and compartments for all kinds of travel.

Written by Rebecca Parsons January 09, 2023

Lowepro PhotoSport PRO III Review: The Only Pack an Adventure Photographer Needs

The Lowepro PhotoSport PRO III is a versatile and adaptable photography pack. For long-haul adventures or backpacking excursions, it’s got everything a photographer needs to…

Written by Kendra Smith October 14, 2022

How to Make Backpacking Suck Less? It Might Be Easier Than You ‘Think’

This brief explainer from MyLifeOutdoors provides tips and tricks for sharpening your backpacking head game.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 25, 2022

Hefty, Feature-Rich: Pnuma Outdoors Crestone Mountaineer Pack Review

The Pnuma Outdoors Crestone Mountaineer Pack is a hardy backpack with some cool features. And it’s capable of coming out of the mountains heavy.

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 14, 2022

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

Gregory Packs Partners With Unlikely Hikers, Builds ‘Plus-Size’ Packs

In partnership with Unlikely Hikers, Gregory has debuted a plus-size pack collection for 2021 — with a variety of sizes and pack styles for everyone.

Written by Mary Murphy May 20, 2021

Burrito-Style Hiking Pack: Patagonia Altvia Backpack Review

Patagonia quietly released a new line of four eco-friendly day and light overnight hiking packs. We hit the trails in the largest-capacity pack, the Altvia…

Written by Cory Smith May 05, 2021