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 The flowers are in bloom, the weather is perfect and you’ve found yourself with a few extra hours in your day. It’s the perfect opportunity for a nice day hike. Get going quickly with the Gregory Women’s Angora 26 backpack, a no-frills daypack that offers such easy organization, you can practically toss [...]
By Karenna Awtry Trail runners, mountain bikers and day hikers alike will find a refreshing blend of function and comfort in the unisex GoLite Rush Pack. This featherweight little number is amazingly stable when you’re hitting your stride on a good, long run. At a strikingly light 1 lb., 2 oz. average weight, the Rush’s [...]
By Karenna Awtry Created in the U.S.A. by an inventive designer who decided packs should be functional and comfortable, Gregory Mountain Products’ hiking backpacks have long been lauded for their superior functionality and comfort. The Gregory Z35 daypack is another shining product to come out of the Gregory factories. Its light, comfy suspension and air-circulating [...]