After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

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Inside, the backpack has stretch-woven storage pockets to organize and protect valuables. A sleeve can hold up to a 2-liter hydration reservoir. The exterior is equipped with Yeti’s HitchPoint Grid, ...