We’ve reviewed a few different GORUCK bags in the past, such as the GR1 and the Bullet 15. But these have been primarily within the scope of using them as EDC bags. But now, we’re trying out the Rucker 4.0, which is truly a bag that was meant for rucking…

One of the greatest things about reviewing hiking backpacks is that in order to properly test it out, you have to take it out on some serious adventures. I’ve been using the Gregory Zulu 30 for day hikes over the past year as far as the east is from the…

Over the past couple years, we’ve reviewed a couple different Carryology collaborations — the Mystery Ranch x Carryology Assault (Unicorn), the Mystery Ranch x Carryology No Escape (Dragon), and the Mystery Ranch x Carryology Spartanology (Cerberus). That’s a lot of Mystery Ranch... These backpacks are limited edition and always sell…

It’s been a big year for TOM BIHN. Earlier this year, the company was sold when the founder, Tom, decided to retire. At the time, the main designer and CEO also decided it was time to move on to their next chapters. So, the Addax is the first start to…

Convertible backpack-duffel bags have been popular in recent years, and for good reason. They allow you to have the carry capacity of a large duffel, with the convenience of a backpack. Why not just use a large backpack? Sometimes that single-shoulder duffel bag strap or the more robust duffel bag…

There are a plethora of attributes you may consider when looking for a backpack, and one of the hardest things to do is to determine what balance you prefer. Are you a function over fashion type? Do you want to be prepared for everything and thus carry a ton of…

Last year we reviewed the Alpha One Niner Pathfinder, a highly organized backpack that is built military tough but still has the looks for a professional office environment. …

We’ve had a lot of Alpaka Gear bags coming through lately, and we’re not quite ready to stop yet. We recently reviewed the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack and the Alpaka Gear Elements Tech Brief, a backpack and a shoulder bag/brief case. Now we’re here with the Alpaka Gear Bravo Sling…

We recently reviewed the Alpaka Gear Elements Backpack, a really solid and good looking bag that works well for a minimal EDC. Now we’re reviewing the shoulder bag briefcase cousin — the Alpaka Gear Elements Tech Brief. Going through this review, you’ll see the similarities in the Elements Tech Brief…