By Kate Drexler I’ve tried out numerous backpacks in my hiking days, and I highly recommend the Gregory Baltoro 65 above others. If you’re like me and get out into the backcountry for multi-day trips a few times a year, you know how grueling it can be to carry between 30-50% of your weight. I’ve [...]
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 [...]
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 , [...]
Contrary to popular belief, a camel doesn’t haul water across the desert on its back. The good news is that you can, thanks to the ingenuity of a quality hydration pack by Camelbak. Enjoy your day’s hike to its fullest with the Camelbak Highwire 25 Hydration Pack. A full 3L (100 oz.) bladder offers ample [...]