Backpacks

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...

The original KU pack from Kifaru was about as light of a bag as you could find back in the day.  The problem was the durability was lacking, and...

There are certain items we use to hunt that get a design refresh more often than others.  We see companies redesigning clothing lines, boots, bows, and backpack bags often,...

Get ready for a no-nonsense backpack showdown! I've taken these backpacks straight into the field, thoroughly testing and evaluating each one. I'm here to give you the vital information...

I’ve tried several pack systems over the years, and it never seem to fail: the shoulder harness slides into my arms where my collarbone and shoulder meet and wreaks...

Long backcountry hunts require plenty of gear to get you through the hunt. This requires a larger pack as well. In a past article, I reviewed the Akek Alpha...

Welcome to the 2023 head-to-head backpack test. It is a no-nonsense backpack showdown! In this test, I dive straight into the world of backpacks, putting them to the test,...

Thinking back on it makes my shoulders burn. I had just killed an elk; temperatures were abnormally warm for this October elk season. With no shade available in this...

Like many of those who frequent this site, I’m a gear tinkerer. I’m always interested in trying out new or different gear, whether I “need” it or not. And...

The Exo Mountain Gear K4 is the culmination of over ten years of experience in the backpack industry. It was designed and tested over three years, and the results...