Mystery Ranch 6500

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Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 By Luke Moffat When I first began hearing about the Mystery Ranch NICE packs, I was intrigued at their versatility. With the NICE system from...

Western Edge Bullion Butte Backpack Review

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5 Hour Energy.  Toyota Tacoma.  Glock 26. Doug Flutie.  Sometimes big performance can come in a small package, and this is the case with Western Edge backpacks!My kids had...

Seek Outside Lanner 5400 Backpack Review

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As I drove into the small parking area of the remote trailhead, my friend Jared Lampton stepped out of his vehicle with a grim look on his face. I...

Kuiu Icon

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KUIU ICON By Aron Snyder 5lbs 12oz’s (6000) 4lbs 9 oz's (3000) It seems that the design intent for the Icon was simple… bring an alpine mountaineering pack to...

Stone Glacier Krux EVO 3300 Review, Part 1

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Back in February, the Stone Glacier guys fitted me with their Krux EVO 3300 backpack.  I had been contemplating this system as it fits my needs so well. As I...

Stone Glacier Krux EVO 3300 Review, Part II

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I started using the Stone Glacier Krux EVO 3300 back in May (part I is here).  I've got dozens of days on it now.  No disappointments here.For part II,...
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Exo Mountain Gear 3500 Review

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Exo Mountain Gear 3500 by Mark Huelsing, Guest Contributor Exo Mountain Gear hit the market with their first pack designs in early 2014. The company might be the new...

Kifaru Bedlam Review

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The good folks from Kifaru and Rokslide provided me with a Bedlam bag and a Duplex Light frame.  The review was supposed to be for the relatively new Bedlam...

Barney’s Sport Chalet Alaska Pack Frame

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Barney's Alaska Pack Frame with Pinnacle Bag By Luke Moffat  It is no coincidence that more Alaskan guides use the Barney's pack frame than any other pack. In fact,...

Seek Outside Kenai 5400 Review

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I killed the headlights and eased into the inky blackness of a small turnout along the remote forest road.  My dimmed headlamp narrowly lit the world as I double-checked...