Below you will find our first-hand reviews of backpacks and hydration vests/packs. Many packs are available in models with more or less space (volume) than the product reviewed. Some packs are unisex, while others come in specific men’s and women’s versions to accommodate a better fit for each gender (for example Osprey’s Talon and Tempest series for men and women respectively). Nevertheless, you might still learn something interesting about a product we have reviewed, even if it is meant for the opposite sex or has a smaller/larger volume than you had in mind. If you want to learn more about how we test and review hiking products, you can read our Principles for Product Reviews.
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I received the Nathan VaporAir 3.0 hydration vest in the beginning of the summer, which was perfect due to nice weather. I immediately started wearing it for long distance running, hiking and even via ferrata trails. Now, VaporAir 3.0 is not my first hydration vest from Nathan. I also have the previous model, the Nathan…
A few months ago, I received the Gregory Packs Paragon 58 backpack from the iconic American brand in return for an unbiased review. Since then I used it on one backpacking trip and on several short hikes where I focused on testing its performance in terms of functionality, comfort and features. I really wanted a…
There is a newer version of this vest – the Nathan VaporAir 3.0 which features a different pocket configuration and bungee cord for attaching bulky gear. Check out our review of Nathan VaporAir 3.0. Nathan Sports produces top-notch hydration gear and thus I was delighted to hear that I’m receiving their VaporAir 2.0 hydration vest…
In the end of 2020, I received the CamelBak Circuit hydration vest for testing and since then I’ve been regularly wearing it for running and speed hiking. I was very excited to test the Circuit vest because I was really curios about the advantages of hydration vests over traditional hydration packs. Before getting the CamelBak…
In the end of 2020 we were so fortunate to be offered to test several CamelBak products in return for unbiased reviews. While Blaz has his beloved Osprey Talon backpacks, I actually haven’t owned a proper hiking backpack – till now! I received the CamelBak Rim Runner 22 hydration daypack with an included CRUX water…
In May we bought the Osprey Poco child carrier backpack for our daughter. She just turned eight months and since she was able to sit balanced by herself, we decided it was time to introduce her to hiking. At first, we were a bit worried how she would react when we put her in, but…
When it comes to short hiking trips, a daypack is one of the most useful pieces of hiking gear as it allows you to easily and comfortably carry additional clothing, water, food and accessories. Many hikers use relatively big backpacks (+ 40l) also for short trips, but this is not efficient as these backpacks do…
A backpack is a vital piece of hiking gear which you will most likely carry on every hike. Therefore, it has to provide good comfort and functionality. The Talon 44 is one of the most popular backpacks from Osprey – a well-known Colorado-based company. Osprey was one of the first manufacturers to introduce backpacks with…
