The brand-new 2010 Arc’teryx Axios 50 hiking backpack hasn’t received many reports from the field. But if you’re looking for a warm-weather pack that’ll keep your back comfortably dry, the Axios makes perfect sense. This lightweight (3 lbs. 7 oz. average), internal-frame weekend or multiday backpack is built for fast-paced trekking. Its unique mesh lining [...]
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.
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain terrain offers limitless opportunities for adventure. The Arcteryx Arrakis 50 is your pack of choice if you are into backpacking, climbing, ice climbing or skiing. In other words, you are a typical well-rounded outdoor enthusiast. Whether you prefer skiing, hiking, climbing or simply taking in the splendor on gentle day hikes, the [...]
Does the weight of your current backpack inhibit what you bring on your more adventurous hikes? Are you traveling in discomfort because your clothes pockets are crammed with the small must-haves that would get lost in your hiking pack?