Backpacking and Hiking is a fast growing, exhilarating activity. From the deserts to the mountains, from the lakes to the rivers and waterfalls, you can benefit from endless adventures. We love the outdoors and we want you to love them too. There use to be a time when buying a backpack cost you a pay check. Now, everybody can afford to have a quality, comfortable backpack. RuggedHiker.com also offers hydration packs and lumbar packs, which are like the “old fashion” fanny packs (just much more durable and comfortable. Hydration packs are quickly replacing the water bottle, with the water being accessible through a tube like straw. Click here for more information on hydration packs.