My ongoing search for the perfect daypack may finally be over. I’ve tried several over the past few years to varying degrees of dissatisfaction – one managed to jettison parts of my fly rod; its ...

One of the first things you notice about a fully loaded Deuter Aircontact Core is its profile. Whereas the classic image of a backpacking backpack has it bulging out on all sides, a fully packed ...

The holy grail for pack design? Perfectly balancing weight, comfort, and durability. The new deuter Aircontact Ultra 40+5 nails that elusive sweet spot, thanks to cutting-edge materials and a ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Historically, I’ve been skeptical of airbag packs mostly because I ...