Skyline 28.5L

Took this out on a rocky weekend loop and the frame carried the load so evenly I forgot I was wearing a pack half the time. The daisy chains let me strap my sleeping pad on the outside without any fuss, and it still felt featherlight on the climbs.

Daisy chains are the reason I grabbed this and they've handled carabiners, a wet jacket, and a small tarp without a single snag. The 28.5L size swallows a weekend's worth of gear without feeling like a suitcase on my back, and the frame keeps everything stable even when I'm scrambling over rocks.

Took this out for a three-day trek and the 28.5L capacity swallowed everything I needed without feeling bulky on my back. The lightweight frame really shines on climbs, and those daisy chains came in handy for strapping my tent poles.