If your primary need is a smaller, more compact bag for day hikes, commuting, or short trips, the much larger 70L capacity of the Twinpeak may be excessive
You'll then head to Torres del Painethe crown jewel of national parks in Patagoniafor a multi-day hike through Grey Glacier, French Valley, and the imposing towers of Las Torres
What I like Made of the highest quality materials: full-grain leather, pigskin lining, industrial-grade UV resistant polyester thread, and heavy-duty 316 stainless steel hardware All stress points are reinforced with rivets In areas where leather may stretch, they sew in hidden polyester straps between the leather layers to prevent that from happening Simple design (I didnt use the exterior side pockets much on the other Saddleback backpack I reviewed) It carries a lot of materials and yet seems small and portable, even for someone my size (5 ft tall) What needs to be improved I do wish there was one small front exterior pocket to stick my phone or other small items into it Its rugged good looks may not suit your particular style Its expensive Final thoughts The Saddleback Leather Drawstring Leather Backpack is now, hands down, my favorite backpack
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