More than any other backcountry skiing backpack, the one standout about the Gregory Targhee Backpack is that is especially versatile. Depending on your preference, it can hold your skis in three different ways – vertically, diagonally, or criss-crossed. Plus, it has multiple compartments to carry specialty backcountry items like your avalanche probe or shovel. The [...]
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 [...]
Is your pack starting to show it’s age? Are you looking for a good all around multi day pack? The Ridgeline 65 from REI might be just the backpack to carry you into the backcountry in comfort. Take a look at why you might love this pack. REI has improved its Ridgeline 65 Pack , [...]
The combination of ultralight weight, versatility and comfort make the REI Flash 65 a no-brainer for extended backpacking trips. A 40-lb. load rides with ease, and the ways in which you choose to pack that load are so varied, you won’t feel confined to the same kind of gear, the same kind of trip, every [...]