Set it down, and the Osprey Talia remains bolt upright due to its internal frames. Should you blop it down a bit too hard, your laptop is protected as its sleeve actually “hangs” inside the bag.

Ideal for minimalists on shorter several-day trips with its full suitcase-style wrap-around zipper to open

To share my personal experience, I’m not the sort of person to carry an umbrella; my Osprey Daylite has been caught in the rain with me a number of times and my papers and computer have come out dry and in good shape. I, on the other hand, came out a sopping wet idiot.

THERMAREST & MSR: Sale! 30% Off all MSR Tents and Thermarest Sleeping Bags including the award-winning Parsec 0! Its AirSpeed™ suspension offers great ventilation and, in addition, it has been improved with a multi-level molded torso fit. It also includes a Hydraulics™ next generation. Main compartment: bluesign® approved 450D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR, TPU Coated • Accent: bluesign® approved 450D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR, TPU Coated • Bottom: bluesign® approved 450D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR, TPU CoatedIf you’re a climber or if you plan on going on all-day hikes and other more extensive outdoor adventures where you need to carry more gear, layers, and food, you may want something a little larger like the Deuter Trail 28 SL.

The same as the Transporter Small Zip Top but with 20% more capacity and a padded side-access zippered panel for up to a 15" laptop The same design as the Simplex 20 but with Nanofly material, offering increased durability while maintaining a light weightMaterials, roll-top main compartment access, and protected zippers designed to withstand heavy rain

The same design as the Scarab 30 but with Nanofly material, offering increased durability while maintaining a light weight Padded and interior-hanging laptop and tablet sleeve (separate zippered laptop access, very well protected) The Gregory Jade 28L is one of the most expensive bags in the lineup, but it acts as an overnight crossover and offers incredible support and comfort for longer adventures. The Osprey Tempest 20 is an exceptionally versatile bag that works well for a wide variety of activities, offering a high performance across all metrics for a moderate price. Meanwhile, the REI Trail 25L is a solid contender for nearly a fraction of the cost of other similarly performing bags, making it a great value. ComfortGenerally works as a personal item in its smaller state, when expanded and filled it counts as a carry-on The Daylite Plus is better if will be carrying a laptop; the interior sleeve is padded (the sleeve for the regular Daylite is not). It can generally carry any 15″ laptop. What we like: easy access to the main compartment, lots of organization, easy hydration reservoir access, carries & distributes weight well What we like: Features specific for climbers, included rain cover, easily compressible, meets most airline carry-on size restrictions Main compartment: bluesign® approved NanoFly® 500D recycled high tenacity nylon UHMWPE, PFC/PFAS-free DWR