By Kate Drexler Two of my hiking buddies had to invest in new packs last year and both decided to go the environmentally friendly route and purchase a GoLite Terrano 70. Surprisingly, despite being made from recycled materials, the GoLite Terrano is a highly durable pack and they both say it hits the mark in [...]
By Karenna Awtry Warm, cold, wet or dry — sometimes you just have to get out and get moving. If you’re the kind of hiker who wants to enjoy the outdoors year-round, you need an all-season hiking backpack like the GoLite Men’s Pursuit pack. Backpackers Magazine gave the Pursuit its Best All-Purpose Pack award in [...]
By Karenna Awtry Trail runners, mountain bikers and day hikers alike will find a refreshing blend of function and comfort in the unisex GoLite Rush Pack. This featherweight little number is amazingly stable when you’re hitting your stride on a good, long run. At a strikingly light 1 lb., 2 oz. average weight, the Rush’s [...]
By Karenna Awtry Have you ever wondered about the difference between a women’s pack and a unisex hiking backpack? Is it really about function and fit, or just a matter of color choices? Hiking experts say there are some real differences in the construction of gender-specific packs and those that are built for men and [...]