Hilltop Packs Blog

Trail Goods Co. Backpacking Meals!

We are thrilled to announce that Hilltop Packs is among the first to stock backpacking meals from Trail Goods Co.! This is a special launch for us. Trail Goods Co....

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Good Humans Regear Project

Hilltop Packs Launches Community-Focused Upcycling Project in Greene County, PA Waynesburg, PA – In a continued effort to support sustainability and serve its local roots, Hilltop Packs has launched an...

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Why backpacking?

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...

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Hilltop Packs honored with McCracken Legacy Award

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...

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Hi, I'm Steve, The New Guy.

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...

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Dry Bags vs Stuff Sacks for hiking and backpacking

Stuff Sacks vs Dry Bags: Which Is Better for Backpacking? (2026 Guide) Backpackers ask us this all the time at Hilltop Packs: Should I use a stuff sack or a...

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Hilltop Packs: Amie & Amanda Recent Job Promotions

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....

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New Vivid Series Food Bags

  Bright Colors printed on 1.43oz Dyneema. No more getting mixed up food bags at camp! Purchase these bags here

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Stuff Sacks Sizes & Uses

In this video we discuss stuff sack sizes and uses

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Dry Bag Sizes & Uses

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

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Tour The NEW Hilltop Packs Location

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...

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We started a Coffee Roastery!

In 2021 Ben and his Aunt Bridget officially started Hilltop Packs Coffee Company. A sister company of Hilltop Packs. Both located at 1006 E Greene Street in Waynesburg PA. It's...

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What makes a good ditty bag?

So what does make a good Ditty Bag? The answer to that question will be different for different people. But we have some ideas. We hope this helps! We will assume...

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Stakes & Stake Sacks From Hilltop Packs

We sell several types of stake sacks. Here is a video showing off a few

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Stuff Sacks vs Dry Bags for Quilts (What Backpackers Actually Use 2026)

Before we start Hilltop Packs offers many options for ultralight backpackers trying to protect their gear Stuff Sacks: https://hilltoppacks.com/collections/stuff-sacks Dry Bags: https://hilltoppacks.com/collections/dry-bags Pack Liners: https://hilltoppacks.com/collections/dry-bags/products/pack-liners-d50t-fabric Lets go... If you’ve ever...

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Chair Zero Bag (Stuff Sack)

This video shows off our Chair Zero Bag (Stuff Sack). We also now have bags for the Chair One and REI Flexlite.

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Dual Pocket Battery Bags

Never grab a dead battery on the trail again. The perfect battery storage solution for backpacking with a camera. Grab your Dual Pocket Battery Bag here

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Joe Gets a New Bear Bag

This video was filmed in our old home shop. Enjoy!

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