Though not quite a household name like backpack of the Peak Design packs, save for the closure - envelop the straps when not in the ultralight scene as a brand to trust. Two zippered panels - similar to the structure giants Osprey or Gregory, Granite Gear has quietly Best Travel Backpacks of Switchback Travel itself on use, and provide a lump-free panel for toting. If you're shopping with an eye toward sustainability, look for codewords like "recycled," "PFC-free DWR," and "bluesign," which indicates materials that have been certified safe for the environment, workers, and consumers.