When you’re out for your adventure, you’ll find the Allpa very comfortable to wear especially if you’re of average height (sorry tall folks). We tested the smallest Redwing — 30 L and close to three pounds. It isn’t ultralight, but the extra weight is a natural byproduct of the robust build quality. It’s not ideal for light and fast thru-hiking, but it works well for just about everything else. You see, Bellroy materials are not only durable but are environmentally sustainable. Recycled fabric is used because it’s eco-friendly and helps to keep plastics out of landfills and oceans. Also, the Transit has three color designs to choose from but my favorite is the lunar colored design spots leather details on the zipper pull handle, logo insignia, and shoulder straps which only adds to its appeal.

While not as light as some, the Osprey is so well balanced you’ll barely notice the extra grams, and the Robic 100 per cent post-industrial recycled high tenacity nylon, while extremely thin is tough, surviving gorse during a misguided shortcut, with ease. Additionally, you probably won’t be needing your sleeping bag until the end of the day when you are setting up camp, so there is no problem with shoving it to the bottom. By removing all of the modular features, the user can reduce the total weight by almost half a pound. Importantly, removing these features does not affect the Flash’s suspension system or carrying comfort. Designed for everyday use and short 2-3 days trips; this 20L slim bag can expand up to 30L when you need more space!After extensively testing both the regular 50+5L and women’s-specific 45+5L SL versions, we can confidently say we would trust, and enjoy, taking this on a long journey across the country. It carries loads as comfortably and evenly as the best of them.

This bag comes in multiple solid color and print options. The material isn't super soft, but it's not rough or irritating, and it hasn't scuffed or ripped. We wish the zippers had larger holes so we could attach an AirTag, but we don't think this is a major downside. (There are two ribbons on the front that kids can clip small plush toys to, though.)If your kiddo is old enough to adjust their straps by themselves, then we think this bag’s durable (and sustainable) construction and attractive look make it well worth the price. Principally designed for commuting but capable of taking a lot more than the urban hustle in its stride, the Osprey Nebula is among the best bags of its type. It’s stuffed with padded slots and pouches for all your laptop, tablet and smartphone storage needs, yet capacious enough to hold up to 34l of gear for a day out on the trails.

Ask your friend to measure the length between your C7 vertebra and the center point of your spine at the level of your thumbs. This distance is your torso measurement. Brian Reilly, MD, is a sports medicine physician at Akron Children’s Hospital and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University With its rugged construction and technical features, this bag can hold up to heavy loads without sacrificing comfort or ease in carrying it all! This bag is made of 100% post-consumer recycled polyester materials with a DWR coating to make sure your stuff is protected if you do get caught in the rain.We recently took the newest Capacitor on a mountaineering trip with Helly Hansen in the North Cascades. Hauling days of food and gear for our basecamp up near vertical, washed-out trails was a comfortable cinch with this hardworking beast, and the suspension system kept us about as comfortable as one can be. Dual ice-axe loops allowed for easy transport of our alpine climbing gear. The large front zippered compartment is made of tough material, and was perfectly sized for our spiky crampons. Beyond that though, it feels premium with metal fastenings and well-considered design elements such as a waterproof nylon outer-shell and flush hidden zippers which will keep even the most torrential rain out. And is thankfully crafted with padded shoulder straps and a fully adjustable harness to keep your shoulders happy throughout your hike. In addition, others noted that its exterior shows scuffs with time- and as you know, a scratched-up bag just doesn’t look professional. For one, at 4.16lbs, it’s quite heavy and when loaded out at 30L, it can get uncomfortable to carry because the shoulder straps are not densely padded enough and hurt when the bag is full of heavy items.