Backpacks

Day Hike Essentials and Packing Guide

by Peter Glenn Staff | May 7, 2024

Now that the snow has melted and the leaves are budding, it is time to start planning your spring, summer, and fall hiking adventures. Hiking is one of the most beloved outdoor activities for good reason—it offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature, explore stunning landscapes, and get some ...

Tech Talk: Pack Fitting 101

by Jim O'Leary | Jul 30, 2020

New backpack! It’s exciting, thinking about all the adventures you’ll go on together. And a good pack can make those adventures better, helping you bring along whatever you need to make your time in the outdoors more enjoyable. But before you go on those adventures, you need to put the pack ...

Essential Tips: Choosing Your Next Pack

by Suzie Dundas | Apr 29, 2020

Ever felt intimidated by trying to figure out what gear you need for what sports? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. There’s so much specialized gear out there that it can be impossible to know where to start. But we can help – well, at least with backpacks. Unless you’re going ...

Backpack Buying Guide: Choosing Your Bag Style

by Jim O'Leary | May 17, 2019

A backpack is a simple thing, two straps and it goes on your back. Right? Unfortunately not. While they may look similar, backpacks can vary significantly depending on what they’re built to do and who they’re designed to fit. Which is why the backpack you send a kid to school ...