“I noticed that Duluth Pack was right next to the office, Frost River down the street, Granite Gear up the road. This is a backpack town,” said Northside Bags founder Nate Elsey Williams. The ...

From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather.

Fanny packs, also called belt bags, are a blast from the past. They were kind of a thing in ‘80s (for tourists mainly) and then disappeared when they were labeled uncool. Well, give anything enough ...

Call it a fanny pack, a belt bag, bum bag, or a waist pack — I’ve owned many options over the years, and I love the hands-free style deeply. Fanny packs are so versatile that I have one with me almost ...