NEMO Equipment Inc. Resolve 15L Backpack Blue Granite, One Size

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I took the NEMO Resolve 15L on a fast and light day up a technical ridge and the body contouring fit with the wide shoulder straps kept the pack locked in close enough that I barely noticed it on the scrambling sections. The shoulder strap pockets are genuinely useful for keeping a phone and snacks accessible without stopping to dig through the main compartment, and the removable compression straps handled my shed layer on the descent without any fuss.""Fast days in the mountains call for a pack that moves like part of your kit rather than something strapped to the outside of it, and the NEMO Resolve 15L Backpack was built with exactly that philosophy in mind. The wide flexible shoulder straps and CCubed back panel conform to the body and keep the load close on technical terrain, while CCubed cushioning is 97% air, wicking sweat away from your back more effectively than traditional EVA foam without adding unnecessary weight or bulk. At just under two pounds the Resolve disappears on quick ascents and warm weather hikes where every ounce is a conversation. The CERO face fabric is made from recycled PET and delivers excellent abrasion and water resistance for a pack that earns its keep in real conditions, not just on easy trails. Removable compression straps cinch the load down or secure a rope, a shed layer, or extra gear to the exterior when the objective demands it, and shoulder harness pockets keep your phone, snacks, or a GPS unit within reach without breaking stride. Solution-dyed construction reduces water waste during manufacturing, and when this pack eventually reaches the end of its useful life NEMO's Endless Promise recycling program keeps it out of a landfill entirely."

Price: $111.96 from Backcountry