Hilltop Packs Blog

Dry Bags vs Stuff Sacks for hiking and backpacking
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...

Huck Outdoors - Hiker Spotlight
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...

Wandering Monk - Hiker Spotlight
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...

Nahamsha Hiker - Hiker Spotlight
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: 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....

“It’s Good in the Woods” - Hiker Spotlight
“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...

Backcountry Pilgrim - Hiker Spotlight
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...

Metro On The Move Hiker Spotlight
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...

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

Dry Bag Sizes & Uses
In this video we go over dry bag sizes and what you might use those sizes for

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...

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...

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...

Stakes & Stake Sacks From Hilltop Packs
We sell several types of stake sacks. Here is a video showing off a few

Stuff Sacks Vs Dry Bags For Quilts
In this video we talk about the reasons you should consider before choosing a stuff sack or a dry bag for your quilt.

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.

Fanny Packs! Roll top Fanny Packs That Is
We love our Roll Top Fanny Packs. And we love this video! You can find our fanny packs here

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