Arc'teryx  Aerios 18 Pack

I did just get this in, but I’ve been looking for a perfect everyday bag for hiking around Florida and something that also can hold my phone as I do create content when I’m on hikes so having my phone accessible, but not having to have it in my hand is so important. I have purchased numerous bags before this one and although it hasn’t gone on a hike with me as of right now I can already tell that I’m gonna love it. It is just so well-made it’s comfortable. I love the chest pockets. I’m looking forward to taking her on an adventure.

The best backpack I’ll ever own. Perfect size for day hikes, just the right amount of pockets/features, lightweight, fully adjustable and great back support. Can even fit my 13’’ MacBook for trips into the city. Considering buying another now just because I know I’ll be sad when this one eventually wears away in years to come. Hope they never discontinue!

I've used this pack for well over a year - this has been a daily driver. Commuting to work, day to day activities, fast and light day hikes, running, resort snowboarding, or even as a personal bag on a flight, I've found this pack to be quite versatile. It's easy to adjust the length of the backpack straps making the fit fantastic. You also have two cinch cords on the backpack straps that keep the pack snug with your torso like a run vest. Having two zip pockets on the backpack straps + an outer-mesh pocket for each has been extremely helpful for organization and quick access for essentials (phone / snacks / other essentials). I've used this pack in heavy rain without a rain cover on many work commutes (<15min exposure) and the contents of my bag remained dry (laptop, clothes). When day hiking or adventuring with this pack I've found I like to use a carabiner to attach my water bottle to the "D-ring" on the frame of my pack as I've found it can slip out of the side pockets easily (only happens with large bottles >1L). Love this bag and will continue to run it into the ground.