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...…
Read moreWith 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 …
Read moreMountainsmith 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…
Read moreHydration packs are now everywhere. Head to your local park or trail and there is a tube with a bite valve sticking out of nearly every pack there. Some focus more on the hydration and less on the pack, for others the opposite is true. The one thing that you will find with nearly every hydration system on the market is the bite and suck methodology of getting the …
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