Category Archives: Backpacks

ZPacks Zero Backpack

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

I received a sweet surprise in the mailbox today in the form of my ZPacks Zero backpack! (And yes, it was inside the mailbox). I had ordered this pack a little over 4 weeks ago along with some other smaller items and … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Blast 30 Backpack & Multipack

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

A few weeks ago I was able to put my hands on a ZPacks Blast 30 backpack thanks to John Abela from Redwood Outdoors, and more than likely because of this I ended up ordering one of these packs for myself. Then … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Blast 30 Backpack…is it for me?…

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

The time has come…yet again…to try and find another pack that will work for my smaller collection of gear. Over the past few months I have been eyeballing the ZPack’s Blasts packs, but have been waiting on the $$$ to get … Continue reading →

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First Look: Six Moon Designs 2011 Swift

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

The Swift is Six Moon Designs “ultralight” backpack, and for a pretty good reason. The newly designed 2011 Swift pack is listed at a scant 15 oz, although, this is without a hip belt or an aluminum stay. However, part … Continue reading →

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Terra Nova Laser 35L Backpack Initial Review

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

Recently I received a Terra Nova Laser 35L Pack from Sport-Hansa.com. I was excited to get this pack because this size pack will fit the bill for my use on those summer overnight & weekend trips. I have a 25L … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Cuben Fiber Backpack Cover

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Some like a pack cover while others detest them. Me? Well, I like them. Don’t get me wrong though, I still use water “resistant” sacks inside my pack to help ensure my nice new down stays dry so that it … Continue reading →

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My New ULA Circuit

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

As noted in a previous post, I am in the process of going lighter with my gear. At this point I have lightened my load considerably from when I first started out by changing out gear for lighter and smaller … Continue reading →

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