GEAR SHOP: Roundup A Fresh Take onthe Ten Essentials It’s summer time! Are you ready to hit the trail? If you are, then you’ve probably already got your Ten Essentials loaded in your backpack. It’s always recommended that you keep these all-important items in your pack for any hike—from dayhikes to long-distance treks. They can help …
GEAR SHOP: Review Klymit Motion 60 UL Backpack Based in Kaysville, Utah, on the doorstep of the Wasatch Mountains, Klymit opened up shop in 2007 with a focus on inflatable outerwear. A few years later, they shifted gears to sleeping pads, with a particular interest in finding the perfect balance between lightweight efficiency and on-trail comfort. …
GEAR SHOP: Review Hyperlite 3400 Southwest UL Backpack The backpacking theory goes, the lighter your load, the more comfortable you’ll be. But “going ultralight” is more than just choosing lightweight gear. It’s a discipline that trades comforts and conveniences for fast travel and big miles. Enter Hyperlite Mountain Gear, manufacturer of high-end ultralight equipment since …
GEAR SHOP: Review Deuter Gravity Expedition 45+ Founded in 1898, German backpack company Deuter started by producing mailbags for the post office. They expanded their business in 1910 to include backpacks, tents and luggage, and through the mid-twentieth century, outfitted many major European climbing and trekking expeditions. In 1968, they were one of the first companies …
GEAR SHOP: Review Gregory OpticUL Backpack Gregory Mountain Products was born in 1977 as Wayne Gregory’s dream of improving on the clunky external frame packs of the day. Since then, Gregory has been a leader in the outdoor industry for its innovations in ergonomic design and commitment to user comfort. Our first thru-hiking backpack was …
GEAR SHOP: Review Osprey Exos UL Backpack Since 1974, Osprey has been a trailblazer in backpack design and innovation. As a longtime fan and user of Osprey packs, we were blown away with the introduction of their Anti-gravity (AG) line a few years ago—the epitome of trail comfort. This year, Osprey entered the ultralight (UL) pack …