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Backpacks
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Road Tests :: Topo Designs Rover Pack
When Topo Designs, a company founded by three outdoor enthusiasts and friends, entered the industry in... Read more
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New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
Being a first-time dad, I needed to score myself a great dad bag (AKA baby bag... Read more
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Road Tests :: Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack
Putting the Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack is Jimmy Gleeson, designer, traveler, watermelon enthusiast. Months ago,... Read more
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Road Tests :: Chrome Ivan Roll-Top Part 1 & 2
Note: For a higher resolution image of the above, click [HERE]. Road Tested | Chrome Ivan... Read more
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Review: GORUCK Bullet 10L
The following is kindly republished with permission from Pack Config. GORUCK is not really a brand... Read more
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The 20 Best Laptop Backpacks Under $125
Laptops are a pretty common addition to carry setups these days. Whether you’re commuting with one... Read more
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Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50: Road Test
Piotr Ma tackles snow, mountains and more to find out whether the Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50 is... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Sanction Rucksack
We take a look at the small wonder of a backpack that has come out of... Read more
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What’s In My Bug Out Bag Backpack?
Over 10 years, Jovanni Bello, researched, built, and slowly tweaked his Go Bag. Here’s how it... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS IX
Best Sling Champion | Carry Awards IX
Our Best Sling 2021 fuses heritage charm with modern-day functionality. Elevating your carry experience with its... Read more
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Best Work Backpack 2019
The Best Work Backpack needs to find that careful balance of function and form. Allowing you... Read more
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EVERYDAY
YETI Crossroads 27L Backpack Review
I have to start this off by saying I am a YETI fan. I’ve used their... Read more
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Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Tres
We get a look at the Tres from Timbuk2 Especial's line... ... Read more
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UNICORN
Hunting a Unicorn: Mystery Ranch Beams Day Assault
Despite what your parents told you, unicorns actually do exist – they’re Multicam and made from... Read more
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Road Tests :: Boreas Bolinas
We’re pretty darn excited about the stuff Boreas is doing...... Read more
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Mystery Ranch Prizefighter Review
If you’re not familiar with Mystery Ranch, here’s a brief overview: it’s a technical pack brand... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Pack: Exclusive Review
Get a sneak peak and dig into an exclusive review of the Alpha SK 32 Pack... Read more
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Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
We've been drooling over KILLSPENCER for some time now and we now have a roadtest to... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
We thought we’d kick off the Third Annual Carry Awards with a bang! Best Active Backpack,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5 Review
Within the carry community there are bags that come along which seem to generate so much... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
Exceptionally tough and comfortable, our Best Active Backpack champion conquers demanding backcountry terrain and heavy loads... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Exclusive First Look | Camelbak Adventure Travel Packs (A.T.P.™)
Earlier this year, our friends at Camelbak reached out and invited us to visit their home... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer Hunting Pack
The Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer is a light, highly customizable pack that serves as a larger... Read more
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External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 2)
Resuming with Part 2 of “External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New... Read more
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GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 Slick Review
Ever heard the motto “less is more”? Well, the 21L GR1 Slick could be a definition of that.... Read more
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Cult Bag :: Gravis Metro
It's a better backpack than 98% of the bags out there, so we figured it was... Read more
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Road Tests :: Kifaru X-Ray
Manufactured in Colorado using 100% American-made materials, Kifaru’s bags occupy hallowed ground in the the carry... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx LEAF DryPack 25: Road Test
I’m a pack junkie, can’t deny that. So when I unbox a new pack I’m always... Read more
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OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
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Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
Drive By of the Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack. The winner of this year's Highly Commended... Read more
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
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Arc’teryx Aerios 30 Backpack Review
It’s not very often when I’m genuinely surprised with a product. But when I unpacked the... Read more
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Outlier Ultrahigh Dufflepack :: Drive By
The Outlier Ultrahigh Dufflepack. Honestly, on first glance, I nearly mistook this bag as a prototype... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Waterproof Backpacks of 2019
You’ve been drenched in a hiking downpour and finally make camp, only to discover your sleeping... Read more
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Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 35L :: Video Review
Chase Reeves embraces the one-bag travel philosophy with the 35L Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack. How does it... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Champion 2020
The Best Work Backpack 2020 needs to perform across multiple fronts, keeping gear organized and accessible... Read more
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