Young's Backpacking

A husky walks on water in Alaska. The image was taken after heavy rainfall covered the frozen lake

new YB logo!

Moth Fly image by Kevin Mackenzie

This spectacular bit of hardware is the foot of a diving beetle, specialized to propel it through the water.

new logos 😃 which one?

Take advantage of this beautiful weather by picking up a hammock from the store - Happy Friday!

This week's pack: Osprey Aura 65 AG
Color - Rainforest Green

Besides being an incredibly functional through-hiking backpack designed specifically for women, the Aura 65 AG boasts a one-of-a-kind suspension system. Dubbed anti-gravity, this configuration allows for uninterrupted airflow to the back while keeping the load on the hips and shoulders, where it should be.

Happy President's Day! This week's pack is a North Face trekking backpack from the 1970s. Its around 40L in capacity with two large tube-shaped compartments in the front, making it a good pack for an overnight trip. For those that don't know, The North Face was founded in 1966, and has been a local Berkeley company for much of its existence. In fact, this pack was made in Berkeley!

This week's pack: ArcFlex Terraplane - Dana Designs
Color - Red
Capacity - 85 Liters

Dana Designs backpacks, especially the ArcFlex Terraplane, were considered the Cadillac of backpacks in the 90s. They are heavy, made in the USA, and extremely sturdy. This pack's suspension system and comfort are unmatched, allowing through-hikers to carry in excess of 70lbs with ease. The Terraplane is widely considered the greatest backpack of all time, which accounted for its $475 price tag back in the day.

The Patagonia worn-wear repair truck is coming to UC Berkeley April 21st! Get your gear ready!!!!

Gas Station Wisdom and the Worn Wear College Tour - The Cleanest Line "Do y'all sleep in that thing?" yells an older man pulling up alongside Delia, our repair truck, as we fill up at a gas station in central Oregon. We get this question a lot, and usually my answers turn into satirical explanations: How we spoon each other amid the sewing machines, dreaming of the la...

Dear Young's Backpacking supporters:
Starting today, we will be featuring a different backpack from the store every week. Stay tuned for photos and information on anything from 1970s North Face backpacks to the newest gear out there!

This week's pack: MYSTERY RANCH BACKPACKS Coulee 25
Color - Coyote

Designed by the legendary Dana Gleason of Dana Designs, this day pack offers a perfect combination of innovation and functionality. It features a unique 3-zipper main compartment for ease of access, as well as exterior stretch-woven pockets for water bottles or lightweight shells.