
BUYING GUIDE
BACKPACKS
BUILT TO EXPLORE
When you're on the move, be it on urban commutes, maneuvering through airports, or wading waist-deep in water, you need the right bag that's built to keep up. Our full suite of durable backpacks features varying degrees of rugged materials, organizational capabilities, and ergonomic shoulder straps, because we believe your backpack should not only be built for the wild, but inspire new ways to test it.

Toughness To Go
We have three categories of backpacks to get you where you need to go, each suited to meet the demands at hand. Ranchero™ Backpacks are built for the everyday where you’re on the move. Crossroads® Backpacks are built for travel — from overnights to overheads. And Panga® Waterproof bags are built for water, holding up in downpours and deep wading. No matter the backpack, you can trust it features smart design, our most durable materials, and is built for a comfortable carry.

Here are a few questions to consider
1. LOOKING FOR AN EVERYDAY PACK
Ranchero™ Backpacks are built for day-in, day-out use, keeping you prepped and ready for wherever the week takes you. Thoughtful internal organization offers a place for everything, including a laptop sleeve, smaller stash pockets, and plenty of room for bulkier items like climbing or gym shoes.
2. NEED A TRAVEL BACKPACK
Crossroads® Backpacks offer a range of sizes in sturdy builds, all designed to get you comfortably from point A to point B with everything you’ve packed remaining organized, accessible, and protected. Designed for long-haul flights and loose itineraries, Crossroads® Backpacks are your comfortable, reliable, and versatile travel backpacks.
3. VENTURING INTO WATER
Panga® Waterproof Backpack is 100% waterproof and fully submersible, meaning this bag can hold its own and keep your gear bone dry in any weather and on any adventure. Waterproof construction from seams to zipper won’t give up a drop, and adventure-grade materials make this bag nearly impenetrable even when being dragged across rugged terrain.
Size up your adventures
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For the commuter:
This is the streamlined bag for quick escapes and short commutes. Get from morning meetings to afternoon gym sessions with the backpack that’s built for speed, efficiency, and comfort. Our innovative RipZip Opening offers rapid access to your day-to-day essentials, like laptop, tablets, headphones, gym shoes and water bottle. All Ranchero™ Backpacks feature TuffSkin™ Nylon and GroundControl™ Base, making it water- and abrasion-resistant while helping the bag stay upright.
This bag packs:
- Books, headphones, rain jacket
- 13” and 15” laptops and charger
- Rambler® Bottle up to 36 oz. size
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes
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For the workday warrior:
This pack was designed for daily grinds and quick getaways. It’s the no-compromise commuter for those who blur the lines between work and play. Roomier interior can house climbing shoes and a change of clothes for the gym, while keeping your laptop protected in a dedicated compartment, keys in place, and chargers and cords organized. All Ranchero™ Backpacks feature TuffSkin™ Nylon and GroundControl™ Base, making it water- and abrasion-resistant while helping the bag stay upright.
This bag packs:
- Books, headphones, rain jacket
- Up to 17” laptops and charger
- Rambler® Bottle up to 36 oz. size
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

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For quick missions:
The Crossroads® 22L Backpack is built for efficiency and comfort so you can pack the essentials and make moves. This pack has a sleek profile that stows easily behind the driver’s seat and in a locker, but still roomy enough to keep your gear organized and protected. And since its TuffSkin™ Nylon materials make it water-resistant, a surprise sunshower or roadside splash won’t be a problem. The minimalist Crossroads® 22L Backpack is the perfect go-bag for quick missions out of town.
This bag packs:
- Magazines,neck pillow, headphones
- 13" and 15” laptops and charger
- 18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes
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For the overnighter:
With the slightly larger Crossroads® 27L Backpack, you can pack everything you need for the day and still have room to take a detour from your daily routine. With two water bottles in the pockets and a wide opening for packing, you can set out on longer journeys with all your essentials in tow. TuffSkin™ Nylon materials make it water-resistant to help guard against unexpected weather. The sturdy Crossroads® 27L Backpack is the perfect carry-on that carries its own weight.
This bag packs:
- Magazines,neck pillow, headphones
- Exrta jacket, airplane snacks
- 13" and 15” laptops and charger
- 18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes
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For the weekender:
Skip baggage claim on your next weekend trip. The Crossroads® 35L Backpack is the bag you throw on when you can’t decide between a backpack and a suitcase. With a 180-degree fold-open clamshell, and rugged TuffSkinTM Nylon materials, packing for weekend excursions has never been easier.
This bag packs:
- Change of clothes and toiletries
- Airplane snacks and entertainment
- Extra jacket, airplane snacks
- 13" and 15” laptops and charger
- 18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

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For the waterbound
It’s been packed into whitewater rafts and held strong though unrelenting rain and down heart-stopping rapids. Our Panga® 28L Waterproof Backpack is built for the most demanding conditions, while remaining hefty, simple, rugged, and trustworthy — your gear will be 100% dry in this waterproof backpack.
This bag packs:
- Fly boxes
- Camera gear
- GPS and electronics
- 1Spare sunshirt
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes
