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ULTRALIGHT HIKING GEAR has finally gone fully mainstream. In the last few years, every outdoor gear brand worth its salt has added everything from featherweight tents and sleeping bags to gram-conscious water bottles and rain shells to its catalog. Hiking backpacks are no exception, and Mountain Hardwear’s next-gen Alakazam hiking backpack series is the proof. With cutting-edge materials, a “barely-there” construction, and bulletproof durability, this thru-hiker-friendly pack promises to do it all—for a price.
Cons
Expensive
Not hydration reservoir compatible (necessary for full weatherproofing)
Tiny shoulder/hip pockets
What I Like
The…
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