north face day backpacks The Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack - Daypack, Water Repellent, Laptop Sleeve, 2 Water Bottle Pockets, TNF Navy/TNF Black-NPF, One Size this backpack offers a true model of organization to keep all your essentials in place Backpacking Packs Built For Adventure

Or, for a pack with higher weight to volume, the REI Co-op Flash is a great option, though it isn't as comfortable as the Osprey Tempest.

Zippers are tightly stitched, there are no open seams, and the fancy ballistic nylon wicks away water

Multiple accessory pockets with a main spacious compartment

In contrast, the City Adventurer Backpack is a sleek yet rugged take on the traditional backpack

Weight-to-Volume Ratio The Rook weighs 3.7 pounds, which isn't superlight, but it hits the sweet spot between lightweight and durability

Ultralight, minimalist back panel with wider shoulder straps and modular storage pockets is built to comfortably distribute the load Durable but lightweight Dyneema fabric Fully modular feature set allows you to strip the pack down so you can bring only the components you need Roll-top design with a removable top lid allows you to expand the volume Seam taped and waterproof Ultralight, wide shoulder straps with modular pockets Modular hipbelt pods Ultralight, durable trims High-tenacity webbing for durability Multiple modular ice-tool-carrying systems Rope carry Internal pocket with a key clip Reflective details Dyneema Ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent(Non-PFC DWR)finish Capacity: 40L Features Ultralight, minimalist back panel with wider shoulder straps and modular storage pockets is built to comfortably distribute the load Durable but lightweight Dyneema fabric Fully modular feature set allows you to strip the pack down so you can bring only the components you need Roll-top design with a removable top lid allows you to expand the volume Seam taped and waterproof Ultralight, wide shoulder straps with modular pockets Modular hipbelt pods Ultralight, durable trims High-tenacity webbing for durability Multiple modular ice-tool-carrying systems Rope carry Internal pocket with a key clip Reflective details Materials Dyneema Ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent(Non-PFC DWR)finish Specifications Capacity: 40L