Tagged: hiking pack

Gregory Paragon 48

Gregory Paragon 48 Backpack Review

Gregory Paragon 48 First Thoughts It’s been a very long time since I’ve been out in the backcountry to go backpacking. Life, careers, and kiddos got us comfortable with the car camping routine. The...

Matador Freerain32

Matador Releases Hydration Compatible Packable Backpack

Matador Packable Adventure Gear releases the Freerain32 hydration-compatible waterproof backpack, the largest and most technically-advanced bag in its product line. The Freerain32 joins Matador’s Advanced Series, which boasts industry-leading technology in products designed to...

Mountainsmith Scream 25L Ultralight Backpack

Mountainsmith Scream 25L Review

The Mountainsmith Scream 25L is a lightweight, durable backpack that is a great option for someone looking for a backpack they can use for day hikes, vacation travel, and backcountry adventures.  This pack is...

Black Diamond Burn Pack Review

Finding a quality day pack for day hikes and other activities isn’t hard to do these days with a number of brands making quality products. After you’re able to sort out the not so...

Gregory Miwok 22 Backpack Review

With a long history of making great fitting backpacking packs, Gregory has been playing in the space of day packs and hydration packs over the past few years.  Often times, when a company jumps...

Black Diamond Innova 50 Pack Review

Spring 2010 saw the entrance of Black Diamond into the world of backpacking. The Innova 50L, a women’s specific pack, was one of its’ first offerings. I have had the opportunity to test out...

Black Diamond Octane Pack Review

Though finding a good daypack may seem easy from an outsiders viewpoint, there are often a number of factors that go into finding the right daypack for you.  With daypacks ranging from $10 at...