The Ortlieb Soulo Backpack is a minimalist backpack for everything from city to summit. Its waterproof construction and closing system mean you can be confident to leave a laptop inside on a rainy commute to work or keep your clothes and gear dry on a wet hike in the great outdoors. The outer waterproof zip pouch keep valuables safe and the 5 year warranty and German design and construction give you the confidence to easily justify the price tag. Continue reading Ortlieb Soulo Backpack Review

The Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier is a 26L capacity backpack and child carrier. With plenty of storage pouches, a rain cover and adjustability for various sized children ( and parents) this pack should see you through years of quality time in the outdoors with your family. This is the most comfortable child carrier I’ve tested and is the one I now use all the time. Continue reading Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier Review

The Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Backpack provides a 40L or 60L system with adjustable and removeable hipbelt, back padding and various size options. It has a wide range of storage pockets and mesh areas and is surprisingly lightweight given its capacity, … Continue reading Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Backpack Review

The Nathan Runlite Pack is a 10 Liter capacity lightweight pack for shorter runs or commuting. It has 2 exterior pockets and an internal bladder sleeve. With a breathable back area and weighing in at 0.3lb this pack delivers a lot for $40. Continue reading Nathan Runlite Backpack Review

The 3v Surge Redline Hydration Backpack gives you a high quality 20L backpack with military level construction, loads of zip pockets and features and a free 2L hydration bladder for a price that should be twice as much. If ultralight isn’t on your tick list this bombproof bag is the last 20L bag you’ll ever need to buy with enough features for the trail and enough space for a laptop for weekdays too. Continue reading 3v Gear Surge Redline Hydration Backpack Review