By Kate Drexler The Deuter Freerider Pro 28 SL Backpack is a solid choice for backcountry skiers, especially for women. What I like best about it is that the torso is not as long as regular packs. If you’re on the shorter side like me, then you’ve probably experienced a big, clunky pack that doesn’t [...]
By Kate Drexler A great hike starts with great gear, like the Osprey Sirrus 24 backpack. In my early days of hiking, I learned this lesson the hard way after getting caught in a hail storm in July without proper back-up layers to keep me warm and dry. This, of course, was the result of [...]
Taller women: stand proud! Deuter has revolutionized the backpacking industry in many ways — a lot of those tailored to women. While its SL line (slim fitting) is best known for its more narrowed and gender-contouring features, the ACT Lite 60 + 10 SL takes those features and ups the ante with a broader torso [...]
There are so many good things about this Osprey Ariel pack that I’m hard pressed to come up with any downside. Made with a shorter torso size than the Aether, this womens pack made by Osprey is a big hit and the comfort factor is rated best in class. It is also torso adjustable which [...]