August 2017

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The banchee is is a typical backpacking pack, but with two main points of difference. The first is its weight. Despite having eight pockets and oodles of features, it comes in at 1500g. The second is the extremely curvaceous frame, which is designed to offer exceptional lumbar support. I liked the first, but am not […]
Alexis Belton

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