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Alpkit Gourdon backpack review: a great waterproof backpack for aquatic adventures of all kinds
By Sian Lewis published
The Alpkit Gourdon backpack is an incredibly versatile pack that's equally at home on the water and on the trails
Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL Women’s Backpack review
By Sian Lewis published
A comfortable, functional choice for female backpackers, the Deuter Aviant Voyager 60+10 SL also has a great removable daypack
Exped Lightning 45 review: a light, beefy, versatile hiking backpack
By Matthew Jones published
A lightweight, top-loading pack with a roll-top closure, the Exped Lightning 45 is a deceptively simple design. But while it is minimalist and streamlined in terms of features, it doesn’t compromise on carrying comfort, with a padded harness and hipbelt plus a strengthened T-shaped frame that can handle heavier loads
Montane Trailblazer 44 review: an impressively lightweight and functional pack
By Matthew Jones published
Designed for fastpacking trips and other quick-paced adventures, the lightweight Montane Trailblazer 44 pack draws on the brand’s mountain running heritage with a trail vest-style harness that offers plenty of practical, on-the-go storage
Osprey Levity 45 review: a lightweight trekking pack that won't get uncomfortable
By Matthew Jones published
The Osprey Levity 45 is an ultralight framed trekking pack that shaves grams without sacrificing carrying comfort
Gregory Katmai 55 review: a great hiking pack for long miles and heavy loads
By Matthew Jones published
Built to carry heavy loads in comfort thanks to a pivoting harness and body-hugging hipbelt, the Gregory Katmai 55 is a serious gear-hauler, but it’s also been made with sustainability in mind
Nathan Trail-Mix 7L review: a super-comfortable women’s hydration backpack at a good price
By Casey Blaine published
Lightweight, flexible and comfortable, the Nathan Trail-Mix 7L is wonderfully wearable
What is hiking? We consider the nuances, the attraction and the history of the hike
By Alex Foxfield published
What is hiking? It’s one of the world’s most popular outdoor activities but how did the pursuit of hiking first arise and does it differ from trekking, backpacking and mountaineering?
Patagonia Black Hole Backpack review: an uber-convenient everyday carry that’s equally at home on the trail as it is around town
By Kieran Cunningham published
The Patagonia Black Hole Backpack is an ultra-durable, comfortable, and highly water-resistant pack that’s ideal for both day hikes and everyday use
How to choose a backpack: for casual day hikes, epic thru-hikes, and everything in between
By Kieran Cunningham published
Our guide on how to choose a backpack offers advice on sizing, fitting, waterproofing, and all the features that contribute to a pack’s convenience, comfort, and practicality
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