The Osprey Sojourn Shuttle 100L travel duffel bag offers durable materials, solid construction, and ample space for up to a week on the road. We put it to the test for a winter trip to Whistler, British ...
The right pack is your ultimate companion for hiking, backpacking and travel, carrying the gear you need while keeping you comfortable on the move. From technical backpacks designed for multi-day adventures to durable duffels built for travel, we test and review high-performance packs from leading brands like Osprey and Patagonia.
Travel Backpacks and Duffels
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel | Comparing the 40L, 55L, 70L and 100L sizes
The go-to Patagonia Black Hole Duffel receives a facelift with even more recycled fabrics. I haul it through airports, to national parks, and even to the pool to give you an in-depth look at the latest ...
Best Osprey Travel Backpack
Image belongs to Farpoint 40 (women's counterpart is Fairview 40) - my overall top picks. As most of you know, as a big fanboy and devoted first-hand customer... ...I've been publishing in-depth guides to all kinds of ...
Checking a Hiking Backpack on a Plane
Will I receive my hiking backpack at the end of my flight? Will I get it in one piece? Will it pass through the ordeals of security check? What forbidden items, according to the airport’s security ...
Best Anti Theft Backpacks
Honorable Mentions Best Anti Theft Travel Backpack Best Anti Theft Business Backpack Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Anti Theft Backpack | Korin Design ClickPack Pro | Travelon Anti Theft Urban Backpack | Travelon Anti Theft Classic Backpack | ...
Osprey Farpoint 40 Review
I've literally been to everywhere with my Farpoint 40 (camping, festivals, backpacking US/Europe, etc) and shared all my opinions here in this post.2.5 year update & Quick summaryI recently went to Budapest (Sziget Festival) and then ...
Hiking Backpacks
Best Osprey Hiking Backpack
In the Rockies at 13,000'. Fully loaded packs for long days of steep hiking. Starting closest to camera we have an Aether Plus 70, Atmos 50, and Aether 55 in green.I've been using and reviewing Osprey ...
Osprey Farpoint 40 Review
I've literally been to everywhere with my Farpoint 40 (camping, festivals, backpacking US/Europe, etc) and shared all my opinions here in this post.2.5 year update & Quick summaryI recently went to Budapest (Sziget Festival) and then ...
Osprey Kestrel 38 vs 48
The Kestrel 48 before we hit the trail.As some of you already know, I've been publishing posts around Osprey backpacks for the last 2.5 years now (find full post list at the bottom). One of you has ...
Osprey Talon vs Stratos
We've been putting Osprey backpacks to the test for many years now (find our full review list at the bottom of this article), so it only makes sense to compare and contrast Osprey's Talon and Stratos ...
Osprey Porter 46 vs Farpoint 40
Farpoint 40 is my overall recommendation - but I do recommend reading this entire short post because Osprey packs are far from cheap. As you know, I review Osprey backpacks a lot. In my Best Osprey Travel Backpack ...
Versatility Show-off: Kelty Redwing 50 Review
Kelty Redwing 50 | is an excellent do-it-all lightweight backpack.Its innovative design offers plenty of pockets and decent tool attachment capability. Adjustable harness allows you to dial in the right fit after you wear the pack. ...
Backpacking
Osprey Atmos vs Aether
The Osprey Aether Plus 70 in orange and Atmos 50 in blue.As some of you know, I review Osprey's backpacking backpacks here in this site a lot (full post list at the bottom of this post).Recently ...
Osprey Stratos 36 & 50 vs Kestrel 38 & 48
Stratos 50 [read my review] would be my pick for multi-day hikes especially out in warm weather.As some of you already know, I've been publishing about Osprey backpacks for the last 2.5 years now (find full ...
Osprey Aura vs Ariel
I'm a huge fan of Aura AG 65. Hands down the overall best backpacking backpack in my opinion (along with its men's counterpart Atmos AG 65).As some of you know, when it comes to gear, I ...
Osprey Farpoint 55 vs 70: Which one is for you?
Farpoint 70 in action.As some of you know, I've been to and traveled literally everywhere from US to Europe for 2.5 years with my Farpoint 40 (read my review here). Maybe this is why I'm recently getting ...
Osprey Exos vs Atmos: How to choose the right backpack for you
As you most of you know I've been talking about Osprey backpacks a lot for years now (see full post list at the bottom), and I often get asked to compare the Osprey Exos vs Atmos. ...
Osprey Kestrel 48 Review
The Kestrel 48 rated high in my top Osprey hiking backpacks post. The Osprey Kestrel 48 backpack is a rugged yet lightweight men's pack made for year-round adventures in challenging environments. It comes in two size options - small/medium and ...