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Packs come in many styles and sizes. Finding out how to fit and choose a hiking backpack that’s right for you depends first on how much you’ll be carrying and how well a pack fits. Main image: A gear ...

If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

Finding the best backpacking backpack isn’t easy. There’s no one-size-fits-all pack – what feels perfect on one person might ...

All the support and storage you need for a hike with an extremely thoughtful, compact design. It has an adjustable harness and hip belt, and is designed to reduce felt weight. Hiking gear means much ...

When you’re going on a hike, you should always carry the ten essentials: Important gear items you pack to use on the trail, at times in the midst of an emergency. But in order to carry all that ...

The best backpack brands have greatly advanced the technology behind their designs over the last decade. Today’s modern packs are lighter, offer more storage, and are more comfortable than our ...

There’s no shortage of videos and tutorials on how to pack a backpack or a traditional cooler, and the same general principles apply here. But because of the Unbound Series™ Soft Cooler Pack‘s ...