Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo Backpack Review

Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo Review – The Ultimate Fastpack for Thru-Hiking and Ultra Adventures

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know I’ve been a die-hard Ultimate Direction fastpack user for nearly a decade. From the Fastpack 25 to the Fastpack 35, their vest-style packs have been my go-to for big mountain days and ultralight multi-day missions.

But here’s the bombshell: Gossamer Gear’s Fast Kumo has converted me. This pack outperforms UD offerings on so many fronts it’s hard to ignore Continue reading Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo Review – The Ultimate Fastpack for Thru-Hiking and Ultra Adventures

Ortlieb Soulo Backpack Review

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

Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier Review

Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier 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