NatureHike | Professional Lightweight Hiking Backpack

Great capacity, nice color, a bit on the small side, looks good, lightweight, and very good quality.

As an outdoor professional and a snow mountain guide, I spend over 200 days a year working in the snow. I often face a few annoying issues: 1. Sweating on my back when I push to the summit, 2. Not enough capacity in summit packs, 3. Most summit packs between 28L-38L are hard to find with a good carrying system! Fortunately, I got to try out the NOKE Trekking Pro backpack in the snow, and it significantly improved the dampness I felt on my back, thanks to its breathable carrying system. Sometimes, during the summit phase, guides need to help team members carry their packs. Carrying two backpacks is always tougher than carrying one, especially in the snow! Carrying two packs for long periods can tire out the shoulders, but the Trekking Pro 35L easily accommodates a team member's pack with no stress! Plus, the breathable back, thick waist strap, and padded shoulder straps greatly ease the physical pressure of climbing in the snow. Another incredibly thoughtful design is the left-side zipper that connects directly to the main compartment, making it easier to grab items from the lower part. This feature is super useful on the snow since taking off gloves to open the top of the pack and then the main compartment can be time-consuming and tough on cold, windy days. Overall, in terms of functionality and practicality, it’s hard to find a backpack that works as well for snow summits as this one. Others might be lightweight but lack a good carrying system and thoughtful features like a thick waist strap with side pockets, padded shoulder straps, a wider side pocket, and a direct-access zipper to the main compartment.