patagonia breathable unisex outdoor atom sling backpack Unisex's 8L Backpack, Fatigue Green, Regular The teardrop shape of the Atom bag keeps the pack right behind your shoulders and out of the way while navigating crowded streets or airport terminals Atom Sling 8L

Pros Roomy interior that fits everything you need Numerous pockets and storage compartments A GH analyst traveled with this bag in the states and abroad Cons Adjustable straps can loosen Dimensions: 12.2" x 16.5" x 8.1" | Weight: 2 lbs | Material: Nylon Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst Amanda Constantine was blown away by how spacious the Blast Travel Backpack was during testing even when packed at capacity

Load it back-to-front: heaviest items, like the laptop in its padded sleeve, go closest to your back so the weight sits over your spine rather than pulling away from it

In the end, I think the Descensionist strikes a nice middle ground between weight-savings and functionality

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