I needed something with strong lumbar support, a waist belt, and a chest strap so that I could make it through the trip without getting crippled. The Fairviews packing style she says, is perfectly bare-bones: Just one giant cavity, plus a zippered section for your laptop and a bunch of straps on the outside for carrying, say, a bulky jacket. Its definitely the most comfortable backpack on this list, says Grisdale: Ospreys packs are good because they have a lot of padding, theyre really thick, and theyre also adjustable
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Furthermore, the companys free recycling program lets you return your old backpack (no matter the brand) before buying a new one limiting waste in the buying and selling process
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And get this: it has two compartments for water bottles