Big Agnes Sweetwater UL 43L

Big Agnes has garnered numerous awards over the years for their tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads, but they’ve only recently started making backpacks. Based on what we see in the Sweetwater, it appears Big Agnes is going to lead the charge on innovation in the pack category too! With ultra-lightweight, cutting-edge ripstop fabrics and an overall design focus on trimming weight without sacrificing performance, the pack weighs just 2.5 pounds but comfortably carries up to 30 pounds. It has built in torso adjustability, an injection-molded framesheet, and a close-to-the-body fit with contoured shoulder straps that mimic the vest-like ride of running packs. Large stretch exterior mesh pockets are fastpacking essentials and up-front harness pockets keep smaller essentials at the ready.

Best Use: Backpacking

Price: $279.95

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