VELOCITY LITE 10

The AEROSHAPE LITE back system keeps me cool even on steep climbs, and the sternum strap really locks everything in place. It’s so light I forget I’m wearing it, yet it holds all my day-hike essentials without sagging.

The S-shape straps sit perfectly without digging in, even on a full-day hike with extra water weight. The sternum strap locks everything down so the pack doesn’t bounce during trail runs, and the whole thing feels barely there.

The AEROSHAPE LITE back panel really does keep you cooler than most daypacks I've tried, even on a long uphill hike. It's surprisingly stable with the sternum strap cinched down, and the whole thing disappears on your back.