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This modern leather backpack is designed for everyday utility and elevated travel

Check out my outdoor gear guides for the best: TL;DR: best hiking backpacks Overnight BACKPACKING packs best overall (smaller frame): Osprey Aura AG 50 (womens) / Atmos AG 50 (mens) best overall (larger frame): Osprey Aura AG 65 (womens) / Atmos AG 65 (mens) best for heavier gear: Osprey Ariel Plus 70 (womens) / Aether Plus 70 (mens) best for mountaineers: Mountain Hardwear AMG 75 best ultra-light: Hyperlite Southwest 70 DAYPACKS best overall: Osprey Tempest 30 (womens) / Talon 33 (mens) best for upgraded support: Osprey Sirrus 36 (womens) / Stratos 36 (mens) best ultra-light pack: Arcteryx Alpha FL 30 Backpack best technical pack: Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 25 SUMMIT packs best overall: REI Co-op Flash 18 best for upgraded storage: REI Co-op Flash 22 best trail running-style pack: Black Diamond Distance 15 (womens) / (mens) Overview of different hiking backpacks There are seemingly endless styles and variations of backpack out there, but I like to think of hiking packs fitting broadly into 3 different categories: backpacking packs , daypacks , and summit packs

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