Ditch the Roller Bag—These 14 Carry-on Backpacks Make Travel Easier

The Average Joe's Training Program: Get Into Backpacking Shape for Mountain Hunts

14 Critical Tips To Cut Your Backpacking Base Weight

Here’s why THIS 👆 is a mistake I see it all the time—using a weight vest instead of a backpack to train for a mountain. If a weight vest is your only option, it’s better than nothing, but here's why you should be aiming for a backpack 🎒 A weight vest distributes load evenly across your torso, while a backpack shifts weight onto your shoulders and hips—just like it will on your expedition. When you train the *right* way, carrying even the heaviest of backpacks can feel okay—I wouldn't ever say