Mammut

Creon Guide Backpack: 2135cu in

Packed with ingenious features and functional extras for demanding dayhikes and minimalist overnights in the backcountry, the Mammut Creon Guide Backpack neatly stores all your hiking and camping gear without the excess bulk or unnecessary features of bigger packs. This 35-liter pack features a classic top-loading design, with a drawstring closure keeping all your gear secured inside. The top lid features two different pockets for quickly grabbing and stashing items. There's also a large zippered front pocket that's perfect for storing maps, GPS devices, and other navigation essentials on the move.

One of the coolest design features is the separate bottom partition, which features an interior drawstring that closes off the main compartment from the bottom-zip access. This is a great feature for separating your wet outerwear from the pack's main contents. Speaking of wet weather, there's an integrated rain cover that deploys at a moment's notice, just in case nasty storms threaten your day on the trail.

Bolstering heavy loads, the integrated metal frame and Contact Stream suspension make easy work of carrying the pack when it's stuffed to capacity. The Contact Stream suspension keeps your back from soaking in perspiration, thanks to its suspended mesh supported by foam panels underneath. And to secure tightly around your waist, the padded waistbelt delivers extra support without creating pressure points on longer hikes.