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> <channel><title>ActiveGearReview.com &#187; Backpacks</title> <atom:link href="http://activegearreview.com/category/camping-gear/backpacks/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://activegearreview.com</link> <description>Technical Reviews of Active Sports Gear</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 19:18:51 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Ultimate Direction Wink Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ultimate-direction-wink-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 04:26:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trail running pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women's specific]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13460</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hydration systems take on many different shapes and sizes. There are waist belts, vests, standard backpacks, handhelds, and packs that straddle across more than one category. There are also various sizes available to allow you to select a pack for each and every distance or duration you may want to go. Typically, packs are not [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Camelbak Ultra LR Vest Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/camelbak-ultra-lr-vest-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=camelbak-ultra-lr-vest-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/camelbak-ultra-lr-vest-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:32:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2 liter bladder]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running hydration vest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running vest]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14132</guid> <description><![CDATA[While running long distances, most all of us know by now that it is important to hydrate.  Without enough water and electrolytes, your body begins to break down and your running will start to deteriorate. Running packs came out a while back where you would throw a hydration bladder in your backpack and call it [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/camelbak-ultra-lr-vest-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mountainsmith Parallax Pro Daypack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/outdoor-electronics/mountainsmith-parallax-pro-daypack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mountainsmith-parallax-pro-daypack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/outdoor-electronics/mountainsmith-parallax-pro-daypack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:06:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Courtney J</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Outdoor Electronics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[camara backpack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital camera backpack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[slr backpack]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9620</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a heavy duty pack that can safely carry your camera gear, a laptop and extras while taking a beating, then look no further than the Mountainsmith Parallax Pro Daypack.  The pack allows for easy access to equipment quickly through the back, which is important if you need to be able [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/outdoor-electronics/mountainsmith-parallax-pro-daypack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The North Face Prophet 52 Pack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/north-face-prophet-52-pack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=north-face-prophet-52-pack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/north-face-prophet-52-pack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:08:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backpacking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cordura]]></category> <category><![CDATA[north face prophet 52]]></category> <category><![CDATA[summith series]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9601</guid> <description><![CDATA[As The North Face has looked back over the years, they understand that while it is important to grow and offer less technical products for the general consumer, it is also important to continue with innovation and making products for the original customer.  With a heritage of making products for mountaineering and hardcore expeditions, The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/north-face-prophet-52-pack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/lowepro-photo-sport-200-aw?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lowepro-photo-sport-200-aw</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/lowepro-photo-sport-200-aw#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:17:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Camera bag]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9326</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Photo Sport 200 AW backpack from Lowepro is a great bag for the landscape and nature photographer as well as the outdoor sports photographer, offering a novel camera carrying system in a well made daypack.  Lowepro offers a few different models in the Photo Sport line and I choose to go with the largest [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/lowepro-photo-sport-200-aw/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Black Diamond Burn Pack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-burn-pack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=black-diamond-burn-pack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-burn-pack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:38:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[14'er]]></category> <category><![CDATA[day hikes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[day hiking pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9191</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finding a quality day pack for day hikes and other activities isn&#8217;t hard to do these days with a number of brands making quality products. After you&#8217;re able to sort out the not so great packs, you really have to figure out what it is you are using a pack for so you pick the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-burn-pack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gregory Miwok 22 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/gregory-miwok-22-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=gregory-miwok-22-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/gregory-miwok-22-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:40:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hiking pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration pack]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9184</guid> <description><![CDATA[With a long history of making great fitting backpacking packs, Gregory has been playing in the space of day packs and hydration packs over the past few years.  Often times, when a company jumps into the day-pack category, they often need a few years to really get in synch with what consumers want. Over the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/gregory-miwok-22-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Black Diamond Innova 50 Pack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-innova-50-pack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=black-diamond-innova-50-pack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-innova-50-pack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:29:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[innovation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women's specific]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8961</guid> <description><![CDATA[Spring 2010 saw the entrance of Black Diamond into the world of backpacking. The Innova 50L, a women&#8217;s specific pack, was one of its&#8217; first offerings. I have had the opportunity to test out the Innova over the course of the last 2 months while navigating the airports, using it as a carry on, to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/black-diamond-innova-50-pack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Geigerrig RIG 500 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/geigerrig-rig-500-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=geigerrig-rig-500-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/geigerrig-rig-500-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:23:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydropak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reservoir]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8803</guid> <description><![CDATA[Benefiting outdoor enthusiast and athletes, innovation in hydration packs has held constant for many years.  What does this mean for runners, hikers, bikers, etc?  It typically means that you can enjoy your activity more vs. having to focus on the performance or lack thereof of your gear.  When I first saw that Geigerrig was getting [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/geigerrig-rig-500-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider Backpack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hyperlite-mountain-gear-windrider-backpack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hyperlite-mountain-gear-windrider-backpack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hyperlite-mountain-gear-windrider-backpack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:52:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backpack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ultralight backpack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ultralight backpacking]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8633</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you are a purist ultra lighter, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider should be on your shortlist of backpacks, plain and simple.  Hyperlite Mountain Gear was able to squeeze a 40 liter capacity into a pack weighing a mere 1 lb. 9 oz.  Unlike some other ultralight packs, the Windrider has solid durability and weatherproofing [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hyperlite-mountain-gear-windrider-backpack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2011 Camelbak Octane LR Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/2011-octane-lr-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=2011-octane-lr-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/2011-octane-lr-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:30:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>ZRod</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bite me valve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[camel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[day pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lumbar reserve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running gear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sport hydration pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sport pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail Running]]></category> <category><![CDATA[water]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8584</guid> <description><![CDATA[Camelbak. We all know the name, we’ve seen people wearing it, and we know how it works. Essentially, you carry water like a camel – in a pack on your back. Granted, a camel can’t strap anything on and off (mainly due to a lack of opposable thumbs and a phobia of mesh webbing), but [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/2011-octane-lr-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sierra Designs Revival 50 Backpack Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/sierra-designs-revival-65-backpack-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sierra-designs-revival-65-backpack-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/sierra-designs-revival-65-backpack-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:55:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[camping]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8491</guid> <description><![CDATA[After years of making quality tents, sleeping bags, and other quality outdoor products, Sierra Designs has added a new product line that helps complete your outdoor adventures.  The Revival 50 backpack is part of the Pinnacle Series and is intended for weekend trips with its 50 liter capacity (2950 in3).  At 3 lbs. 12 oz, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/sierra-designs-revival-65-backpack-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hydrapak Avila Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/hydrapak-avila-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=hydrapak-avila-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/hydrapak-avila-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 21:15:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[minimalist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running pack]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8424</guid> <description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re looking for the perfect hydration pack for your long run or looking for a simple no frills pack for a day hike, the Hydrapak Avila is an excellent option.  I&#8217;ve been testing this pack out over the past 2 months on local hikes and long runs for my marathon training and it’s been [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/hydrapak-avila-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Platypus Origin 3 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/platypus-origin-3-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=platypus-origin-3-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/platypus-origin-3-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 20:14:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hydration pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mountain biking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail Running]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8182</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; New for Spring 2011, Platypus introduces the Origin 3.0 hydration pack.  The Origin 3.0 is a 2 liter hydration pack with intended uses of mountain biking, trail running, and other activities where you bring along only the necessary.  The hydration bladder that comes with the Origin 3 is 2 liters, which you can typically [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/platypus-origin-3-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Camelbak Fourteener Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/camelbak-fourteener-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=camelbak-fourteener-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/camelbak-fourteener-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:54:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Backpacks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fleece lined pocket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ice axe loops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trekking pole loops]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=8080</guid> <description><![CDATA[Living in Colorado, one of my favorite seasons is the spring because the snow starts to melt and the trails begin to dry out.  While you can hike with snow on the trials (and I do), I enjoy the changing of seasons and dry trails.  On the larger and higher mountains and peaks known as [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/camelbak-fourteener-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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