Hilltop Packs Blog

Did you know we offer tons of graphics, patterns, and images for you to use on your next custom printed piece of gear?  Use Our Photos, Prints & Graphics for...

This is a big deal. We are expanding our 2 year warranty on sewn products and extending it to 5 years, retroactively. Meaning, even if you bought a piece of...

Good sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. This applies to to everyone and especially backpackers trying to recoup from a strenuous day of hiking. It allows our...

Photos have an incredible power to transport us back in time and evoke a wide range of emotions, often bringing a smile to our faces. They capture and preserve precious...

Ben the owner of Hilltop Packs takes a trip with 3 friends to the Roaring Plains Wilderness in West Virginia. In the video you will see 4 Hilltop Packs Raven...

A pack liner is a waterproof barrier that protects your gear from the elements. It's an essential piece of backpacking equipment, especially when carrying essential items like electronics, sleeping bags,...

Are you wondering what the difference is between DTRS75 fabric and our new D50T fabric? First, they are both made by Challenge Sailcloth. The same company that makes Ultra fabric...

Are you tired of the daily grind and looking for a way to escape the monotony of everyday life? Well, look no further than backpacking! This adventurous activity is not...

In this video we talk about bear canisters vs bear bags and when you should use one or the other. Check out our line of ultralight bear bags here

The crew at Hilltop Packs took a break from the shop went on a day hike on a nearby trail. We took our trail maintenance bags and planned to pick-up...

In this video we show off a few different versions of our food bags/bear bags  

Here are a few videos our staff made for the holidays. Enjoy!

Hilltop Packs donated it's employees for day for a local cleanup project.  Volunteers from EQT, CNX, as well as Hilltop Packs, and organized by Greene County Tourism, collected 59 tires, approximately...

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...