Are the guides aligned perfectly
As we mentioned, it is super helpful to sort out what kind of backpacking you will be doing to determine which pack style will suit you best
Make sure you can reach your water without having to take the pack off
The model that is the staple in my arsenal as a do-everything workhorse is the standard Tatula with no abbreviations after the name

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