Comfort/FitThe Torong 52 provides good overall comfort, especially in the hip belt. The pack performed well while carrying loads in the 30-40 pound range, but not above that.  The Torong...

Designed to Navigate Any Environment The Mission Workshop Radian travel pack is designed to seamlessly transition through almost any environment with all the gear required for longer journeys. The clever...

Comfort/FitThe Patagonia Crag Daddy 45L utilizes an aluminum perimeter frame with a tensioned mesh panel to provide load transfer. Well-padded shoulder straps with load lifters and a hip belt with...

If photography is your thing, sitting around your home shooting baby and puppy pictures isn’t going to cut it. For me, getting out and about is one of the best things about...

Comfort/FitThe Metolius Crag Station is only available in one size, fitting 6-foot users of average climbing build. The dense foam in the back panel is the only suspension component, but...

Once a niche segment of backpacking, ultralight (UL) gear is gaining traction among outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel faster and farther with less weight on their back. Nowadays, there...

Comfort/FitThis bag is the most comfortable pack this tester has ever worn. The two dimensional shoulder strap adjustment allows the user to quickly tune the Altra to their body’s unique...

Backpacking is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the great outdoors, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while carrying everything you need on your back. However, the...

Fit/ComfortThe Virga 2 has good overall comfort, provided loads stay below 25 pounds. I found no reference for a recommended load weight for this pack, but based on my experience...