Tag Archives: Backpack

Live By the Blade: Blending in with the Arc’teryx Blade 20 Pack

Over the last few years, I’ve used several different bags for every day carry; each with its own unique features,… View Article

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What’s the Sport of Rucking and Why is Beer > Bananas?

I’ve long been a fan and active participant in all that GORUCK has done to foster Rucking (moving with weight… View Article

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The Importance of Quality: Arc’teryx / NEMO Redrock Adventure

A couple of weeks ago, ITS was invited to Utah by Arc’teryx LEAF and NEMO Equipment to get hands on… View Article

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Hill People Gear Ute Pack: A Modular Backcountry Platform

The Ute backpack marks Hill People Gear’s first foray into the world of larger, multi-day packs. It’s an internal frame… View Article

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Enter to Win a Pacsafe Z28 Urban Security Backpack! *Update!*

See below for winner announcement. ITS contributor Brian Green recently reviewed the Pacsafe Z28 backpack and showed how it can… View Article

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Protect Your Gear from Thieves with the Pacsafe Z28 Urban Security Backpack

In today’s connected and technology-driven world, it’s hard to go anywhere without the need to take along some pretty expensive… View Article

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Hill People Gear Tarahumara: A Simple and Versatile Pack

The Tarahumara from Hill People Gear is a small pack that manages to reach an impressive equilibrium between simplicity and… View Article

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Lightweight Backpacking Step 3: Multi-Function Gear

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Lightweight Backpacking

4 of 4 in the series Lightweight BackpackingThis is the fourth post in my series on lightweight backpacking aimed at… View Article

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Lightweight Backpacking Step 2: The Big Three

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Lightweight Backpacking

3 of 4 in the series Lightweight BackpackingThis is the third post in my series on lightweight backpacking aimed at… View Article

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Wrap Your Loose Straps with Battle Systems Coyote Brown Vinyl Tape

We’ve been using Battle Systems Coyote Brown Vinyl Tape around ITS for the past few months and are happy to… View Article

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