For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Gear maker and retailer Kuiu believes it's come up with a ...

Most lightweight technical backpacks compensate for the different shapes of various human torsos by incorporating a degree of flexibility into their frames. That works fine if you’re only asking that ...

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Constructed from carbon fiber, Kuiu’s Icon Pro backpack frame weighs just 13 ounces, but is able to comfortably support loads of up to 150 pounds. What gives? Well, by day, I’m actually an aerospace ...

Silence. Breathtaking beauty. Solitude, peace and serenity. These sensations and feelings are all the result of choosing a trail, packing your gear and heading out on a backpacking adventure, where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As I write this, I’ve got the frame sitting here next to my desk, and I can attest that the feel is similar to powder-coated steel ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...