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 [...]
Free Shipping on orders over $50 at Backcountry.com Unlimited Return Policy Acteryx Altra Built Especially For Women Two words for the Arcteryx Altra 62 for women; stability and comfort. This is a long haul pack that will keep you comfortable with lightweight materials and the signature suspension system and pivoting hip belt. Choose this pack [...]
Deuters’ women’s packs sport gender-focused features such as more narrow backs (the SL stands for slim fit), shorter torsos, increased padding, more-canted hip belts, and shoulder straps that are both more closely set than a unisex pack and also shorter in length. The Deuter Aircontact 60+10 SL women’s pack has all these thoughtful features, and [...]
By Karenna Awtry If you’re in the market for a weekend backpack that has all the perks of an expedition pack but at a fraction of the weight, take a good look at Deuter’s Aircontact Lite 40 + 10. This pack is also referred to as the “Act Lite 40+10″ This hiking backpack incorporates the [...]