The perfect backpack is much like Sasquatch…we all know it could be out there, but will anyone ever track it down? Instead of trying to find that one perfect bag, most outdoorsy folks assemble a quiver of packs. Having a few choices based on the particular adventure makes carrying the ideal bag a much...
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This week’s Friday Video, Flextrek 37trillion, is an oldie but goodie that we’re showing off again because it’s just to ridiculous and funny. Our friend, Patrick Odenbeck from Mystery Ranch Backpacks in Montana reminded us of the awesomeness, and he should know, considering he works for a backpack company. In fact, he thinks this...
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I had a chance to visit the Kelty booth at last summer’s Outdoor Retailer convention here in Salt Lake City. They were showcasing a wide array of products, but the ones that excited me the most were the brand-new “Agile Series” backpacks. Needless to say I was very happy when the Kelty Rally 45...
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Salomon has been hitting it hard these days with their release of backcountry ski gear like the Quest 12 boots, Guardian bindings and also the Quest 30 backcountry pack. I’ve been hauling my gear on ski tours in the Wasatch with the Quest 30 on my back for the past month, and like all...
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Backcountry skiing is all the rage right now, but sometimes you just want to ride the lifts and find untracked powder beyond a resort’s boundaries. In those instances, you don’t need a full, heavy pack filled with tons of gear to get you through an entire day of touring. Enter the Karve 11 pack...
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Ortovox is a company best known in the United States for their avalanche beacons. But in Europe, this German-based company is known for a whole lot more – like jackets, merino wool base and mid layers, and even a packable mountain bike. Ortovox is making a push into the U.S. and are entering the...
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If you’ve spent any amount of time on the slopes or trails the past few seasons, chances are you’ve seen someone sporting an Osprey pack. There is good reason for Osprey’s growing popularity amongst us outdoors folks: function, style and innovation are built into every bag they sell. New to the lineup for 2011...
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This year, Patagonia entered into the backpack market and the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in February was abuzz when Patagonia sold samples of their new Refugio Pack at their booth. I picked one up and since that time, I’ve used the Refugio nearly every day for packing along camera gear for work, hiking around the Wasatch...
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Minimalists may shun them, but for the average hiker and backpacker, bladders are the order of the day. It is tough to beat the convenience of storing all the water you need for the day in one place, and sipping it through a handy tube that hangs off your shoulder. The biggest gripe for...
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