By Karenna Awtry The Osprey Talon 44 hiking backpack is light — under 3 lbs., in fact. That’s not such an amazing feat in the realm of ultra-light adventure-racing packs, some of which boast weights of well under 2 lbs. What’s truly amazing about Osprey’s Talon 44 is that this day-weight pack isn’t a daypack [...]
By Karenna Awtry If you’ve been exploring the outdoors for a while, it’s likely you know exactly what you want out of your backpack. High capacity, strong suspension, versatility or comfort — there’s a pack to suit every need. When you’re planning on doing a lot of day hiking and want a pack that’s super [...]
By Karenna Awtry Fastpacking, though not new, is rapidly gaining popularity among hikers. To go “fast,” you need a lightweight backpack, something that fits close to the body without letting sweat drench your back. You’ll also need the right gear to have you “packing” for more than a day’s hike.
By Karenna Awtry When Osprey backpacks and REI team up to fit you into the right pack, good things can happen. Osprey’s heavy-duty Argon 85 men’s pack comes with the BioForm hip belt that has heat-moldable laminated foam and internal seams. Take it to any REI store that offers custom molding, and you are guaranteed [...]