Its truly hard to beat the durability and waterproofing of Dyneema, making the $355 Southwest a reasonable choice if youre planning on thru-hiking for months at a time or want your pack to last season after season of hard use
I also use it on classic bikepacking tours I always try and sneak a rod into my gear to help me fill the cook pot, which of course is a great end to a hard day on the trail
Within that capacity, I can easily fit two pairs of shoes as well as a weeks worth of underwear, socks, and thin shirts, relieving a ton of pressure on my suitcase. New
#3: Alite Cooler Pack 28-Liter ($100) Ice Retained: 8.7 ounces Soda Temperature: 38 degrees The Cooler Pack is beautiful, like all Alite products, and has plenty of cooling chops if youre planning to take it on a picnic or day trip
Extra logs can be brought in a log basket in case of mistakes