In this column last month, I covered two major companies, Kelty and JanSport, who will introduce retro-style, external-frame backpacks in 2011. The article pitched external-frame packs as throwbacks — ...

For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Gear maker and retailer Kuiu believes it's come up with a ...

A new hyperlight fabric and innovative suspension system give the Mirage 40 its class-leading specs.

Many people enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. According to realtimecampaign.com, some of the activities enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts are camping, hiking, spelunking, and rappelling.