InsideOutdoor | SPRING/SUMMER 2023 23 Able Carry Max Backpack Able Carry’s Max Backpack delivers a first-class travel experience with its practical organization, tough and water-resistant build, awesome comfort, and understated looks. The Max Backpack offers 30L of space, yet somehow seems to be able to carry even more, while feeling like a smaller pack on your back. A lot of this has to do with the minimalist aesthetics, keeping the bag understated, and avoiding unnecessary attention as you travel. Well-padded shoulder straps, a ventilated back panel, a handy magnetic sternum strap, and Able Carry’s Aframe support makes hauling your gear more enjoyable and encourages you to roam a little further than you might otherwise have. MSRP: $278 Mountainsmith’s Zerk 25L Building on the success of its Zerk 40 Backpack, Mountainsmith has co-designed with The Real Hiking Viking an ideal, 25L, lightweight, breathable thru-hiker, peak-bagging backpack. Zerk 25L Features: 1.5” Removable waist belt The large main compartment holds 25 liters of gear. Attached top lid closure with a zippered pocket for additional light gear, and snacks. Side compression straps for securing load throughout the entire pack. Side water bottle pockets, angled opening for easy access Reflective piping for low-light visibility Expansive front mesh pocket for hauling bulky gear. Front cord loops which can be configured with bungee cord EVA foam padded shoulder straps Front Panel bungee attachment system. MSRP: $199.95 Able CarryDaily Plus Take everyday further with Daily Plus – a 21L everyday backpack with high organization, and comfortable cushioning in a clean minimalist design. Specs: Laptop Sleeve: Fits most 16-inch devices Tablet Sleeve: Fits up to 11-inch iPad Stealth Bottle Pocket Made with X-Pac Fabric MSRP: $198 North St. Bags’s Vancouver Daypack is a sleek, lightweight backpack for everyday needs. The 13-liter pack’s main compartment has room for your work, commute or day-tripping essentials. It features a built-in laptop sleeve with an anti-gravity cushion seam at the bottom; a zippered stash pocket with a key ring for valuables; and velcro-in pocket compatibility. On the outside is a stealth water bottle pocket. The Vancouver is made from a single layer of recycled EcoPak sailcloth – a lightweight, ultra durable and waterproof fabric crafted from 100 percent recycled polyester. MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tent Made for those who live to adventure on two wheels, the Hubba Hubba Bikepacking tent series builds on the success of the Hubba Hubba and takes it up a notch with cycle-specific touches. The super packable tent has been designed with thoughtful features that all cyclists will appreciate, such as a handlebar stuff sack, handlebar spacers, shorter segment poles to fit between drops or in small spaces, and interior and exterior clotheslines to easily dry sweaty or rain-drenched gear. It also features oversized storage pockets and offers exceptional livability with generous headroom, oversized vestibules, and a rectangular floorplan, making these tents best-in-class.
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