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Fjallraven - Kanken Laptop Backpack - Gear Review
With Summer fast approaching and school on the brink of summer break, the last thing on people's minds right now is backpacks. But I have found the game changer for all genders and ages for carrying your essentials, the Fjallraven Kånken. In 1978, Fjallraven created this pack for Swedish school children to help prevent back issues. This grew from a child…
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Packs
Osprey Women's Sirrus 36 Backpack - Gear Review
We had our gal Molly test out Osprey's Sirrus 36 pack, and in Hawaii of all places. (We are all more than a little jealous) A great pack if you are looking for an all day adventure, or fast and light overnights. Loaded with all the features and the quality and durability you'd expect from an Osprey bag, she was very impressed. Here are her thoughts...…
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Hydration Pack
Granite Gear's Rongbuk 28 Technical Daypack - Gear Review
With the recent changes at Granite Gear we have seen a number of things happen, most notably the significant expansion of their product line. Technical daypacks are not new for them, but the choices we now have are nothing short of impressive. In an era of Uber-light and minimalist, the Rongbuk 28 is a breath of fresh air. It is without a doubt one of the most …
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Ski Touring
Millet Couloir 25L Backpack - Gear Review
Looking for a daypack as comfortable on the way to class as it is half way up the glacier? Well, Millet delivers a "no frills" pack, that's still got all the features you want and need. The Couloir 25L pack is one of the most comfortable packs I have ever used. Built for back-country ski touring, it's got ski straps, ice axe loops and is hyd…
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Travel
Deuter Quantum Traveler Packs - Gear Review
Deuter Traveler Packs : My wife and I recently had the opportunity to take a couple of these on a two-week trip to Ireland. Having done some research beforehand, I knew we would not want to use our airport-specific roller bags when we were hiking through centuries-old Irish towns. The Paddlejunkie spoke with a rep from Deuter for us, who suggested we try the Travele…
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Packs
Mountainsmith's Wraith Daypack- Gear Review
Mountainsmith has brought one of their most award winning lines of packs back from the dead with the rebirth of their Mountainlight series. Purpose built to be fast and light, these packs are loaded with features normally reserved for larger more robust long-haul gear. We had the chance to test out the Wraith 25, in my opinion an ideal day to light overnight pa…
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