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Titanium and aluminum are both lightweight metals with a wide range of applications across many industries including backpacking. Here are some key differences between the two. Strength: Titanium is generally...

Physical fitness: Hiking is an excellent form of exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and increase endurance. It is a low-impact activity that can be done at...

Meet Lance Smith of Outlan Outdoors – Husband, father, hiker and YouTuberBy Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer,Hilltop PacksLance Smith is living the American dream. He happily lives in his suburban home...

Co-owners, Ben McMillen and Travis Duncan opened Apex Giant in 2022 to create USA made products for hiking and backpacking. From the begining they had bigger plans to expand their product...

Canadian gear maker creates quality tents for hikers all around the world By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC Although Dan Durston calls Canada home to his family and business,...

Ohio hiker wants everyone to go ‘Backpacking with Buckley’ By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC Tim Buckley of Ohio is a backpacking/hiker enthusiast whose life motto could be...

Hilltop Packs honored with McCracken Legacy Award Written by Creative Content Writer Steve Barrett Hilltop Packs LLC and Hilltop Packs Coffee Company were awarded the 2022 McCracken Legacy Award during...

Kentucky backpacker/ YouTuber John Kelley travels the path of faith By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC John Kelley, 48, of Kentucky is living proof that there is a...

Wisconsin backpacker all about the ‘Outdoors’ By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC Wisconsin is home to more than the Green Bay Packers, frigid winters and cheese. It is...

Texas backpacker shares his experience with ‘My Life Outdoors’ By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC Backpacker Steven Smith really loves the outdoors, which is why he wants to...

Written by our Creative Content Writer Steve Barrett about his time at so far at Hilltop Packs... I started working for Hilltop Packs LLC in March, and now, nearly a...

Backpackers and hikers frequently ask us at Hilltop Packs LLC which is the better choice for carrying their gear on trails: Stuff sacks or dry bags? The answer is simple: It's...

Meet Jason Huckeba of “Huck Outdoors” By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC It is only fitting that Jason Huckeba’s popular outdoors Youtube channel is called “Huck Outdoors,” because the outdoors has always been...

Meet Dan Nobles, the Wandering Monk By Steve BarrettCreative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC Dan Nobles is living proof that no matter their background, everyone can find peace and healing...

Taylor, the Nahamsha HikerBy Steve Barrett Creative Content Writer, Hilltop Packs LLC For hiker/backpacker/Youtuber Taylor Tognacci, her love for the outdoors of New Hampshire knows no limits. Taylor has a...

Hilltop Packs LLCPRESS RELEASE 4-28-2022Questions And Comments Contact Staff Writer Steve Barrett Hilltop Packs employees Amie Johnson and Amanda Phillips have recently been promoted to new positions within the company....

“It’s Good in the Woods”By Steve Barrett, Creative Content Writer for Hilltop Packs Justin Sylvester, an avid backpacker and hiker, is a New Hampshire native, having lived there since he...

Meet the ‘Backcountry Pilgrim’ from California By Steve Barrett Creative Content Writer For Hilltop Packs Doug Beaumont has been a proud member of the ever-expanding backpacking and hiking community for...

Andrew Miller is the creator of the “Metro on the Move” YouTube channel, which showcases videos addressing a wide array of topics geared to appeal to hikers and backpackers of...

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In this video we discuss stuff sack sizes and uses

In this video we go over dry bag sizes and what you might use those sizes for

We moved again! This is our third expansion in just 19 months. We can't thank our loyal customers enough. We couldn't be more excited about our new home. We even...