Velocio has held off the lure of luggage and backpacks for quite some time. Instead, the brand has been focusing on soft goods, riding gear, and outwear. In 2025 however, it seems the dam has broken.

I evaluated nine large and small packs that let adults and kids go with the flow. (Some even travel seamlessly from trails to town.) By contrast, a hydration backpack is outfitted with a water ...

The Pingora Impulse is a lightweight, fast-access hydration pack that kept up on long winter hikes—and made me rethink my ...

Runners today are spoiled by choice when it comes to hydration vests. What used to be niche gear has become an essential part of long-distance training with designs that prioritize comfort, reduce ...

While most hydration packs could be used for just about anything, they're typically designed with activities like mountain biking or running in mind. The Duet, on the other hand, was created ...

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I’ve always been a fan of backpacks, crossbody bags, and fanny packs for their practical, hands-free benefits. A girl has places to go and people to see, after all! However, I’ve more recently been ...

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A Valley entrepreneur is working to make reaching physical activity goals more attainable for the plus-sized community through her new outdoor gear brand, Conscious Gear. Charlotte Bowens is a staffer ...

Consider distance, terrain and weather conditions when deciding what type of hydration pack is right for you. Water bottles are easier to refill, and you can often drink from them without taking off ...

Essentia Water, an innovator of the bottled functional water category in the United States, has been named the official bottled water for Jetflow hydration packs, company officials say. Both Essentia ...