
Well, there's so much going on, I almost didn't know how to describe it! These
dog packs ($16) fit your pet's harness but also have a detachable strap to convert to a wristlet for you, too. I guess it's another way to have your pooch carry his own weight in
poop bags, and even includes a squeaker if you want to turn it into playtime.

My favorite thing about going back to school was picking out a
new backpack. However, ummm, I don't think my pet needs one. First off,
North would probably chew through the sack to get his lunch out.

Got a tight back? Here's a fun way to open your spine and stretch your hamstrings too. I call this Backpack.

No, this isn't a fake bag picked up on Canal Street – it's a genuine
Gucci backpack with the traditional GG monogram for your dog. Hopefully, at the very least, he's stocking enough treats for both of you – never know what you'll run into roaming the wild, city streets. Better yet, maybe he can double up as your wallet...

It is
back to school time for many of us or our kids. While backpacks are much more ergonomic than over the shoulder bags, you shouldn't carry around an overstuffed bag.
Last year, according to the
Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 7,300 injuries treated in U.S.
Hiking is one of those outdoor sports that's great for late summer and early fall, when warm weather begins to cool. When you go for a hike, it's a great idea to go with someone who has trekked the trail or mountain you're planning to hike. You need some durable
hiking boots and some
wicking socks to go with them.

The first thing that came to mind when I saw this
Marc by Marc Jacobs Exclusive Canvas Backpack, $200, is that it looks alien. I guess I'm just used to traditional backpacks, because this one looks foreign and strange. It looks more like a diaper bag than a backpack.

If you are into doing anything outdoors, you've got to have a
Camelbak. It's an easy way to make sure you've always got your water with you.
Sometimes when you're out for the day,
snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, or whatever, it's annoying to have to stop all the time to get your water bottle out of your backpack.