![]() ![]() “It’s perfect for a weekend trip when you want to pack extra ‘just in case’ outfits or items. “It fit everything even though I packed quickly and not thoughtfully or strategically,” our tester said. Vancropak says it fits enough for trips between three and seven days, and we’d have to agree. This 40-liter pack checks all the boxes, including excellent value. ![]() For the men’s version of the same pack, check out the Farpoint 40.Ĭapacity: 38 liters (extra-small/small size) | Weight: 3 pounds, 1 ounce | Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.8 x 8 inches | Materials: 210D nylon mini hex diamond ripstop and 600D packclothĬloth material could get dirty easier than other packs on the list Besides the fit, we also appreciate it when all straps are stowable, making it easy just in case you need to check the bag on a plane (which is possible on smaller planes with this larger-capacity pack. “It did not hurt my back, and I like how most of the weight was shifted to my lower back,” our tester mentioned. Osprey employs its proprietary Lightwire Frame Suspension, which helps spread the weight across the back panel and from the harness to the hip belt.ĭespite being a 40-liter pack, it weighs just about 3 pounds, thanks to the lightweight nylon ripstop material and frame. ![]() Despite the bag fitting a bit large on our tester, she reported it still being very comfortable to wear. “This bag has a lot of compartments and a lot of straps to hold everything in place,” our testers reported. Osprey’s women’s-specific Fairview 40 pack impressed our judges with its size, space, and compartments. ![]() Bonus: It comes with a rainfly to protect it from weather.Ĭapacity: 35 liters | Weight: 3 pounds, 8 ounces | Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 8 inches | Materials: TPU-coated 1000D polyester and 840D ballistic nylon The inside features multiple pockets of different sizes that we found perfect for separating clean and dirty clothes, electronics, and shoes. Or stow the straps and carry the pack with side handles. It has excellent weight distribution with comfy shoulder and sternum straps and hip belts. The pack uses burly TPU-coated 1000D polyester and lightweight 840D ballistic nylon paneling. This second version of Cotopaxi’s best-selling backpack is rugged, comfy, has excellent organization capabilities, and is the perfect size to throw in an overhead bin, toss in a vehicle, and huff around from train to hostel. I basically don’t have any worries when I’m carrying my gear in that backpack and that’s a good feeling to have when nowadays people are easily carrying thousands of dollars of equipment around.The Best From Our Tests: A Review of Cotopaxi's Allpa 35L Travel Backpackĭoes the perfect travel backpack exist? We’re not sure, but we can’t think of one that comes closer than the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L. They even put in pass through on the straps so you could throw a water bladder in the laptop compartment for hikes. In addition to all of this it’s rugged and durable. This causes the bag to sit higher on your back, but I prefer that. The material where the straps meet the bag wraps around the top of your shoulders and acts like load lifters. The way evergoods designed how the bag carries is way different from any bag I’ve had. It’s not as rough as 1000D Cordura, so it’s a bit more gentle on clothes. Aesthetically it’s pretty minimal, the shape is more rectangular, and it is clamshell opening which helps with packing, it has a great laptop compartment, some minimal organization on the inside, and an awesome metal reinforced side carry handle. I think it’s one of the only bags in the market that has a really great balance of form vs function. ![]()
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