Gear for the Elements: What to Take on a Winter Hike
Want to get out in weather that keeps most people cocooned in their beds? Here’s how to stay warm and prepare to spend the day hiking in a winter wonderland.
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Best Backpack Coolers of 2019: 7 Brands Put to the Test
We reviewed 2019 cooler backpacks from YETI, Otterbox, Hydro Flask, and more to find out which is best. Read our take on ice retention, portability, and cooler features.
This Lowe Alpine Backpack From the ’90s Is a GearJunkie Favorite
My Lowe Alpine backpack was a gift from a college boyfriend, an avid outdoorsman and the first person to really introduce me to playing in the woods.
Hydro Flask Launches ‘Thermo-Regulating’ Hydration Backpack
Hydro Flask today introduces its first hydration backpack. Known for its double-wall water bottles, this spring the Bend, Ore., brand, will jump into hose-equipped backpacks.
ALPS OutdoorZ Crossfire X Backpack Review: Versatility for Lighter Loads
I went looking for the ultimate scouting/daypack, and I came close with the ALPS OutdoorZ Crossfire X.
Practical Tactical: 5 Key Features of Cannae’s Everyday Carry Pack
The Sarcina Rally Pack offers something for the all-around hunter with a day job. People want gear to perform in a variety of situations. That is, multitask. And that’s exactly what Cannae aimed to deliver in its latest everyday carry: the Sarcina Rally Pack.
Seek Outside Goshawk 4800 Review: A Lightweight, Adaptable Hunting Pack
We put Seek Outside’s Goshawk 4800 through its paces in the wilderness of southwest Montana. It proved to be extremely versatile, serving as a daypack, an overnight combination pack, and a meat hauler.
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Stuff Test: Matador Freerain24 ‘Most Packable Waterproof Backpack’
How many backpacks would a backpack pack if a backpack could pack packs? Well, we aimed to find out with the Matador 24.
Future Gear: 2019 Products You Can Buy Now, But Only at REI
REI has ‘exclusives’ on top outdoor gear for next year. Essentially, the store gets to stock and sell these emerging products before anyone else. Check out new tents, packs, shoes, and more.
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Chrome Launches ‘Most Comfortable’ Commuter Backpack
Ribbed, knit-woven shoulder straps and a ‘sculpted’ foam back panel provide more backpacking-style comfort than Chrome’s typical urban-rugged packs.
Comfortable Portage Pack First Look: SealLine Updates Dry Bags for 2019
The longtime dry bag developer revamps its line of portage packs for everyone from the urban traveler to the serious paddler.
Free Gear Fridays: Adventure Pack Giveaway With Cannae Pro Gear
Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too. This week, one lucky winner will receive a set of packs from Cannae Pro Gear designed specifically for travel and adventure. More on the brand: Cannae… Read more »
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Patagonia Ascensionist Climbing Pack Review: Burly Minimalist
After serious review, the Patagonia Ascensionist is a favorite climbing pack for alpine, ice, and multipitch climbing. Our review, conducted in Alaska, highlights how to best use the pack and who should buy it.
50% Off Backpack Sale: Save With Brands We Trust
REI just discounted a ton of backpacking packs, daypacks, and climbing packs. Here are the ones you want to pay attention to.
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Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019
For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with the fit and function of the many men’s and women’s Osprey cycling packs.
Testing LifeProof’s First Backpack: Squamish XL Review
Best known for adventure-proof phone cases, LifeProof expands into backpacks with a well-organized urban solution.
REI Co-op Tarn 40 Review: Pack Grows With Your Child
REI built the Tarn 40 for kids. But while the REI Tarn 40 is a starter backpack meant to grow with children, it’s still made with durability, comfort, and utility in mind.
Reviewed: Peak Designs Travel Photography Backpack Raises Millions
Bags within bags, the Peak Designs 45L Travel Backpack has the organized photographer in mind. We took this Best in Show winner on planes and around town for this first look review.
Osprey Ozone Duplex 65 Review: 2 Travel Packs in 1
The Osprey Ozone Duplex 65 travel bag will get you to your final destination whether you’re hoping a flight for a long weekend in Maine or toting your ski boots to Japan.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 10 Backpacks for Work, School, and Trail
Gone are the days of boring backpacks made purely for carrying gear. Today, you can find a backpack for every style and use. Use these backpacks for carrying laptops, paper, and pens for work or school. And then take them on the trail for weekend day trips.
All Gear, Any Carry: Big Agnes Stagecoach Rolling Duffel Review
Roll it, carry it, wear it, the Big Agnes Stagecoach provides numerous ways to carry most if not all your gear. We took it across tarmac, over dirt, on our shoulders, and through the skies for this review.
Exo Mountain Gear K2 5500: A Season of Elk Hunting Packouts
Any hunter who’s tried to pack out two quarters of a bull elk knows a good pack is an absolute necessity. I spent a season hunting and hauling gear and meat to review the Exo Mountain Gear K2 5500, and it performed its critical job wonderfully.
HoverGlide ‘Floating’ Backpack Looks as Bizarre as It Sounds
Walk, hike, run — however you move, this pack appears to hover in place behind you.
New YETI: Daypack, Dog Bowl, Camp Blanket, and More
With the same trademark burliness claims as its coolers, YETI continues its march through the product aisles — now catering to commuters, slumberers, and Fido.
Kifaru Crater Backpack Review: A True Hunting Workhorse
The Kifaru Crater is a massive, customizable backpack designed with the big game hunter in mind. Our contributor lugged it through four months of hunting with big loads of meat and gear for this review.
Gear Overhaul: Mountain Hardwear Doubles Down on Climbing for 2019
Mountain Hardwear hits the reset button for 2019, harking back to its alpine roots. Nothing on its equipment line goes untouched for the reboot. We joined the brand on the Grand Teton to get the story first.
Inside-Out Climbing Pack: Mammut Neon Smart Review
Organize gear exactly how you want: The Mammut Neon Smart’s clever design literally opens up more options than traditional backpacks. We tested the sport climbing pack over four months to find out how it performs.
GearJunkie Insider: Hydro Flask Unbound Series Cooler Design Story
Hydro Flask, a brand known for insulated bottles, recently launched its newest product category: soft-sided coolers. We talked with the brand’s lead designer for an inside look at the brand’s new line.
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Truck Bed for Your Back: Crushproof ‘RuckBucket’ Reinvents Backpack
Part beer koozie, part cat litter bucket, the RuckBucket aims to be three packs in one unusual design.
YETI Takes On Water Coolers, Launches Backpack
Fly fishers, kayakers, construction workers … and soccer coaches? The YETI Panga Backpack and Silo water cooler double down on core users while stretching in new markets.
Best In Weight Class? Gregory ‘Optic’ & ‘Octal’ Backpacks
The Gregory Optic 48 delivers the obvious benefits of an ultralight pack with a high ratio of features and function for its weight.
