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Gossamer Gear Mariposa
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78 reviews

$200
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$242
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Best Overall Ultralight Backpack
OutdoorGearLab · Best Ultralight Backpack of 2022
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Best of the Rest
Switchback Travel · Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2022
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Great for backpacking
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Comfortable
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Lots of pockets
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Price is reasonable
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Good size for carrying a lot of gear
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Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
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158 reviews

$270
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Amazon
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Best Travel Backpack
OutdoorGearLab · 10 Best Backpacks of 2022
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#26 most mentioned
Reddit · r/onebag
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Best Premium Model
TechGearLab · Best Travel Tripod of 2022
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Great for travel
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Lots of pockets and organization options
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Weather resistant
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Comfortable to wear
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Straps are easy to use
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JanSport Big Student
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124 reviews

$49
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Amazon
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Excellent Option for School
Consumer Reports · Best Budget Backpacks
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Our Favorite Classic School Bag
OutdoorGearLab · 10 Best Backpacks of 2022
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#26 most mentioned brand
Reddit · r/BuyItForLife
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Great for back to school
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Durable and well-built
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Comes with a lifetime warranty
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Padded straps were very cushiony at first but eventually ripped
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A bit more nuanced than a simple "great" or "good" rating
GoRuck GR1
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84 reviews

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#3 most mentioned
Reddit · r/onebag
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#110 most mentioned brand
Reddit · r/BuyItForLife
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Wirecutter · The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical) in 2021
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Great for travel
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Laptop backpack
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Not big enough for some people
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Good quality
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Comes in many colors
Tortuga Outbreaker 45L
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39 reviews

$350
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Best for High Volume Comfort
Consumer Reports · Best Travel Backpacks of 2022
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Best for High Volume Comfort
OutdoorGearLab · Best Travel Backpacks of 2022
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Great for short trips
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Comfortable
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Good value for the price
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Roller boards are in future travel plans
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Main complaint is lack of an actual water bottle holder
Wandrd Prvke
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72 reviews

$239
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Amazon
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#14 most mentioned
Reddit · r/onebag
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Best for Travel
TechGearLab · Best Camera Bag of 2022
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Recommended
Wirecutter · The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical) in 2021
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Great for travel
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Lightweight and small
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Good quality
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Comes with a lot of features
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Some people might find it too heavy or bulky
Osprey Talon Ghost 22
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55 reviews

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Best Hiking Daypack
OutdoorGearLab · 10 Best Backpacks of 2022
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#41 most mentioned brand
Reddit · r/BuyItForLife
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Best Overall Daypack
Switchback Travel · Best Daypacks for Hiking of 2022
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Great for multi-purpose daypack
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Plenty of storage and pockets
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Lightweight but full of features
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Consistent quality
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Stiffer internal frame
Aer Travel Pack 2
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77 reviews

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#2 most mentioned
Reddit · r/onebag
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Great for business travel
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Roomy and small enough to carry-on flights
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Looks/feels durable
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Safely secure laptop, tablet, gadget accessories
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Backpack look good/not flashy
L.L.Bean Original Book Pack
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69 reviews

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#6 most mentioned brand
Reddit · r/BuyItForLife
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Wirecutter · The Best Kids Backpacks for School in 2021
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Great for school
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Comfortable
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Lots of space
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Water resistant
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Zippers seem to have been redesigned - will see if the stitching lasts
Aer Duffel Pack 2
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102 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Gym Bag
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Great for the gym and office
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Tough and water resistant
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Comfortable
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Lots of pockets
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Good value for the price
Pottery Barn Teen Gear-Up Backpack
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7 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Kids Backpacks for School in 2021
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Great for nursing school
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Many compartments
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Beautiful color
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Quality is great
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Daughter loves it
Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie
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3 reviews

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Wirecutter · The Best Kids Backpacks for School in 2021
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Great for carrying paperwork
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Cute and stylish
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Perfect size
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Very happy with purchase
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