Lightweight, durable, and personalized with photos from our trips. We’ve been using Hilltop Packs custom dry bags as an alternative to the humble trash compactor bag. Here’s how they’ve worked for us. Read More …
Joan looks at 2025 Gossamer Gear Mariposa. It’s a pack she’s used for a while in both the 2014 and 2016 iterations and she compares and contrasts the various iterations. Read More …
A look at the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 daypack that’s a worthy successor to the Type II utility packs we we wore out. Read More …
At ~1 oz for the 7 liters (large) pod, Six Moon Designs pack pods make a light, affordable, and inexpensive alternative to most stuff sacks or ditty bags. Read More …
The ULA Circuit makes a “jack of all trades pack” for three years now. From cold-weather backpacking to desert water hauls and only at a little over 2 lbs. Read More …
An overview of my first few months using the Six Moon Designs Daybreaker travel and day-use pack. Read More …
Looking over my collection of Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) packs from a long term view. Read More …
The LA Police Gear Collapsible Multiuse Tote ends up being another non-outdoors item that ends up surprisingly useful for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments. Read More …
A simple, light, and versatile pack that makes a good camera bag. Read More …
Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …
An older lighter weight warhorse that works well if you need to go lighter, enjoy versatility, durability and venture off-trail. Bonus: Not expensive. Read More …
An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …
Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …
A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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