The weather is heating up, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for an outdoor adventure! But you can’t take your go-to weekend bag on the trail (not only would you not have room for your gear, but it’d be uncomfortable and look silly). So before you hit the trail, snap up one of these great bags and explore the mountains and valleys surrounding you like a true outdoorsman or, er, woman.
Mountainsmith All-Terrain Hiker Backpack. Compact and comfortable, this 1,586-cubic-inch bag has room for everything you’ll need on a day hike – including an exit port for a hydration pack, four load adjusters and an integrated whistle (for safety).
Mountainsmith Alpine Inca 45 Women’s Backpack. Specifically designed for a woman’s frame, you’ll get 2,380 cubic inches of space for all your supplies on the trail. Featuring a molded foam back panel with air channels, a multi-use compression system, two pockets that accommodate 32 oz. water bottles and a detachable 305-cubic-inch lid that converts into a summit ascent pack, plus ski and snowboard carries, it’s a fantastic multi-use bag for outdoor activities in any season.
Mountainsmith Alpine Vero 55 Men’s Backpack. Made just for guys, this all-mountain pack is just the thing you need to take your gear up the trail for a day (or a few). And with 2,929 cubic inches of space – with a hydration pack exit port, a collared storm shield, side-panel access and a detachable summit pack for quick ascents, it may well be the perfect bag for all the weekend warriors in your life.
Amaro Himalaya 24″ Backpack. Great for teens, men and women who only need to pack snacks and drinks for a several-hours-long hike, this sturdy day pack has plenty of back support, padded straps and a roomy main compartment to take you along the trail, or even around the city, comfortably.
Akademiks Maven Backpack Bag. Featuring a large main compartment (with padded laptop area), pockets for cell phones and cameras, plus a waterproof ripstop nylon shell, this bag is a great, sturdy multi-purpose bag that will take you from the coffee shop to the trail in the blink of an eye.
