Subbing in a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and ...

One of our readers, Walter Young, sent over a photo he found showing a Marine in Afghanistan using a medium ALICE pack and frame. I have to say, I’m quite glad this piece of kit is still in our ...

In general, though, the harness concept works best with packs of 45 liters or smaller, ... and most hikers will prefer the load transfer abilities of a traditional internal frame pack.

Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors. Backpacking, or carrying a backpack to ...

This pack has a lightweight internal frame and a strong Spectra / Robic ripstop fabric that held up well during my trek through narrow sandstone canyons. Key Specs. Capacity: 60L: Weight: ...

This new Aperture from Boreas offers all-round protection for your camera gear in an internal frame backpack suitable for long-distance outdoors adventure. It promises to be more versatile and ...

The internal frame pack has a top-load, 55-liter main compartment that closes with a gusseted drawstring and adjustable top lid. Empty, the pack weighs just over 5 lbs.

The Dana Design Shortbed ($279; www.danadesign.com) was a revelation when it came out about five years ago. An external-frame pack from an internal-frame pack company, it really combined the best ...

Internal/External Frame: Internal and external frames boost the pack’s load-bearing rating. The great thing about internal frame packs is the frame comes with the pack.