So you dream of going on a week long backpacking experience, or you have already been on several such trips but felt that your gear was inadequate and did not fully enhance your backpacking experience. Backpacks for longer trips should be designed to distribute the weight of more gear and supplies evenly and provide much needed ergonomic support for carrying larger volumes. The Osprey Crescent 70 backpack has these features and more. The Osprey Crescent 70 backpack retails at around $349.00 and is designed with the backpacker’s comfort in mind, made possible in part by the new BioForm CM...

So, you are dying to go hiking. You want a weekend to relax, see nature and maybe relieve some strees. You’re getting ready to pack, you look in your closet, and see a beat up, over used hiking bag that belongs in a garbage can somewhere. You sigh. Your trip requires something with a little more spaz. More haul. More power! Less work! You deserve better than that! You deserve TOP OF THE LINE! The North Face Skareb 55 Backpack. Actually out of stock in many places, but if you look around you’ll find it for sure. This baby is loaded! The North Face 55 is is designed to offer optimal...

Ultralight backpacking? I remember when I first cut my toothbrush handle in half. I thought I was going light then, with thirty-five pounds on my back for a weekend backpacking trip. Now I am going heavy if get near fifteen pounds. The biggest change was when I reduced the weight of the “big three.” These are your backpack, sleeping bag and tent. This article, however, is about some of the “little” things I have learned along the way. They include weight-saving tricks, but also ways to be safe and comfortable as well. Ultralight Backpacking Tips - To have warm hiking shoes in...

Are you preparing to go on a camping vacation or even just a short camping trip? If you are, have you already gathered all of your camping gear and your other needed camping supplies? If you have yet to do so, it is something that you may want to soon think about doing. If this is your first time trying to find and buy camping gear and camping supplies, you may be unsure as to where you should make your purchase or purchases from. What you will find is that you have a number of different options. Both camping gear and camping supplies can be purchased from a number of different locations. For...

There are many types of hiking backpacks that are available for sale, but how do you really know which one is right for you. There are all sorts of them because there are many different ways you can actually use them, that is the reason why you will find so many kinds of backpacks. So the question is what kind do you actually get and what should you look for in it? To start you off, lets see what kind of backpack you will need. First I will highly recommend to right away look at waterproof hiking backpacks because those are always needed, you don’t want to take chances with water. Then figure out...

Backpacks are essential equipment for students, hikers, travelers, and athletes of all ages.  Everyone knows how useful and practical a backpack can be and just about everyone owns at least one backpack. When purchasing backpacks for personal use or retail, consider buying wholesale backpacks. Wholesale and discount backpacks come in various sizes and styles and there is a backpack for every need.  Selecting the right backpack for your does not have to be overwhelming. Check out these types of backpacks and learn how to choose the best backpack for you. Types of Backpacks Picking a backpack is more...