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1 MAKE & MODEL

Arc’teryx

Mantis 32

CAPACITY

32 liters (1,953 cubic inches)

MSRP

$169

URL

arcteryx.com

NOTES

We’re fond of gear that looks commonplace in an urban setting but also excels in the backwoods or when SHTF. The Mantis 32 is one such pack. It works great as a commuter bag. It has a large main compartment, an internal sleeve to carry your laptop, two external sleeves for a travel mug or beanie, an admin section for your pens, keys, phone, multi-tool, and more. But it’s also ideal as a hiking daypack. The laptop sleeve can hold a hydration bladder while its padded back, frame sheet, and aluminum stay provide a comfortable chassis for hauling gear on treks that are longer than your daily commute. It’s a versatile pack with subdued good looks.

2 MAKE & MODEL

Gerber

Compleat

COLORS

Burnt Bronze, Flat Sage, Onyx, Silver

MSRP

$29

URL

gerbergear.com

NOTES

When camping,

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