Skip to main content

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Osprey’s GearKit bags provide organized storage for your traveling base camp

Osprey is always designing new bags to make your outdoors life easier, and the company’s new GearKit duffel bags are no exception. GearKit bags stand out from other bags due to their pockets, pouches, and compartments, which allow you to stuff everything you need for a well-stocked portable basecamp. Announced earlier this year, the new GearKit bags, which include the TrailKit, the SnowKit, and the BigKit, are now available on Osprey’s website.

The GearKit bags differ in size and target audience, but they all share a similar design and feature set. The GearKit lineup is an organizer’s dream with a variety of internal compartment and external pockets for clothing, nutrition, and gear. On the inside, there is a large main compartment that opens via a lockable U-shaped zipper and is perfect for clothing and other essentials. There is also an internal zippered mesh side panel pocket and a helmet attachment that can tuck out of the way when not in use. The main compartment and end pockets are constructed with a weatherproof fabric and rain flaps that will keep your supplies protecting from the elements.

Recommended Videos

Hands down, the best feature is the large ventilated outer pocket that can carry dirty sneakers or boots. This packet not only protects your clothing and gear from the soiled footwear, it also allows the shoes and boots to air out and dry while you travel. Functional and comfortable, the GearKit bags can be carried like a traditional duffel using one of the four burly handles. You also can pull out the included backpack straps to portage the bag like a backpack, or purchase an optional shoulder strap for side-carrying.

The GearKit bags are similar in many ways, but they can be differentiated by their size and purpose. As its name implies, the TrailKit is a duffel bag for trail runners, mountain bikers, road cyclists, and other athletes. At 40 liters and 1.9 pounds, the TrailKit is moderately sized, making it perfect for a weekend race. The SnowKit is the midrange bag, coming in slightly bigger than the TrailKit and smaller than the BigKit. With a capacity of 45L, it easily can accommodate the extra gear you need for a weekend of fun during the winter. The BigKit, which is the king-sized model in the GearKit lineup, provides up to 65L of storage space. This extra space is perfect for a weekend trip with multiple people or a longer trek alone.

All three GearKit duffel bags are available now on Osprey’s website. The 40L

TrailKit

 costs $120, while the 45L

SnowKit

 is priced at $130 and the 65L

BigKit

 will set you back $150.

Kelly Hodgkins
Kelly's been writing online for ten years, working at Gizmodo, TUAW, and BGR among others. Living near the White Mountains of…
Be ready for storm season: Dual fuel portable generator is $150 off today
Pulsar dual fuel portable generator with gas can in background

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that a ton of early Black Friday deals have dropped. There are the usual suspects like laptops, electronics, gaming gear, and beyond. But me, I prefer to pick up unusual items during the huge holiday sales. You know exactly what I mean, the kind of stuff that doesn't usually go on sale any other time. One of those items is a portable generator. Where I live it seems like they rarely go on sale, and when you need them most they're never in stock. People flock to the stores to buy them just before a big storm. Well, right now, Pulsar and Walmart have an incredible deal on a 12,000-watt dual-fuel generator. Normally $900 it's down to $749 which saves you $151. It can run for up to 12 hours on an 8-gallon fuel tank.

 
Why shop the Pulsar 12,000-watt dual-fuel portable generator for Black Friday?

Read more
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a solar backpack and power station — It’s $200 off
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 solar backpack and power station -- black friday deal

While you're busy shopping through all of the Best Cyber Monday deals, here's a little something that might pique your interest. You'll be even more excited if you spend a lot of time outdoors or off-grid. You might want to wait on grabbing that Cyber Monday portable power station deal. Allow me to explain. The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a backpack, like any other outdoor pack you might encounter, except for one thing. It's also a power station and solar generator. Believe me when I say this thing is insane and super useful. But for Cyber Monday, there's a deal that includes the BLUETTI Handsfree 2 and a 100-watt solar panel to charge it on the go. Normally $799, it's yours for just $599, saving you $200. Wow. You have to read what it can all do, so don't leave just yet.

 
Why buy the BLUETTI Handsfree 2 solar backpack and power station?

Read more
Cyber Monday is here: Shop these snow blower deals while you can!
The Ego 24-inch Self-Propelled 2-Stage XP Snow Blower on a white background.

When you think of Cyber Monday, you might think of Cyber Monday TV deals, but now is also the time for more practical items like snow blowers. We’ve picked out all the best Cyber Monday snow blower deals with big savings on popular brands, and we’ve also taken the time to provide you with some buying advice so you know what to look for when buying one.

With so many different snow blowers out there, we’ve considered everything you need to know about and included different budgets in our decision-making process, too. Read on, and we’ll take you through all these great Cyber Monday deals. If you’re looking for something a little more fun (but still practical), we’ve picked out all the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals, too. Let’s take a look together.
Our top pick: Greenworks 40V 20-inch Brushless Cordless Snow Blower -- $247 $420 41% off

Read more