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Our Editors' Favorite Outdoor and Travel Backpacks (That We Use All the Time)

created: May 2, 2025, 4:30 p.m. | updated: May 9, 2025, 11:35 a.m.

For day trips, commutes to work, weekend hikes, having a reliable backpack is a must. This is certainly true for our staff members who tote them around in cities and on trips adventuring in the great outdoors. It's fair to say that our bags have uses that are as varied as our lives and interests. We put together this lineup of editors' favorites, all of which we've used in our personal lives and can stand behind as recommendations. Check out our other Staff Favorites.

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