There is a relatively small subset of campers who are totally OK with spending two-weeks or more in the wilderness. Some of them even prefer it to civilized life. (Maybe they’re the smart ones, in this era of global conflict and all-consuming tech.) Sometimes it’s just good and necessary to get away from it all — and for that, you’ll need a proper expedition pack, capable of hauling 60+ pounds of survival essentials for extended trips in the woods. Without it, you’ll come crawling back to civilization in no time.
Mystery Ranch Terraplane
The 82-liter Terraplane is one of the very few modern expedition packs that has retained its retro soul, as seen in the exterior torpedo pockets (excellent for stashing cookware or a small tent), double lids and a rolltop sleeping bag compartment. Modern details include compression straps, zippered side access, integrated water bladder pocket and more.
Kuiu Icon Pro 7200
The Icon Pro is designed for hunting — “ULTRALIGHT HUNTING” is embroidered right on its face — but that’s not all it can do. For one thing, it’s insanely light (a little over 5 pounds), which is seriously impressive, given its ginormous size (117 liters). And then there’s the carbon fiber back frame, designed to comfortably haul heavy loads for over two weeks. All the other stuff — pockets, loops, adjustments straps — round it out as not just a hunting-specific pack, but a technically advanced expedition pack for all manner of extended camping trips.
