Traveling is fun, but packing isn't quite as enjoyable. As a frequent traveler, I am often on the hunt for a good travel hack, and that often involves packing smarter and lighter. One thing I try to ...

Founded by a collective of outdoors enthusiasts and avid travelers, Topo Designs is a brand that specializes in simple and beautiful gear that works on both functional and aesthetic levels. Today, ...

Whether for a student in need of something sporty and durable or a traveler who loves weekend escapes, Topo Designs makes some of our favorite backpacks. (Yes, lots of campuses remain closed, and most ...

When it comes to outdoor gear, function usually comes before design. This often means backpacks with all the features you could ever need, perhaps too many, in brightly-colored patterns with enough ...

There’s plenty of high-performance, ultralight outdoor gear that excels on the trail but can look out of place as a work or travel bag. Colorado-based Topo Designs fills the gap for those who want ...

Retro-inspired outdoor gear is common enough today that it almost can’t be considered trendy anymore. Almost. The proliferation of vintage designs came hand-in-hand with a widening of the appeal of ...

I do not pack lightly, especially for ski trips. But a heavy bag stuffed full is a ball and chain in a crowded airport or foreign cobbled street. Inevitably, no matter how many times I pack and ...

Finding a backpack that does it all can be tricky. For a while, I had three different backpacks: one that I used for hiking, one for weekends, and one for commuting and travel. If it sounds crazy, ...

Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes some products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. Equipped with a wide range of slip and zippered pockets, this ...