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I initially sent out the Granite Gear Crown3 with backpackers that were accustomed to traditional (read: heavy and padded) backpacks to see what they would make of it

Conclusions: The Deuter Drout laptop backpack won us over as a featherlight, stylish though not fully waterproof everyday pack and commuter backpack that consistently translates outdoor function into a modern city look

It has thermoplastic O-rings for a tight seal when closed, and it features a comfortable nylon strap

To my knowledge, all Shimano light reel spools in the US are equivalent to the Japanese deep spool but in Japan, deep spools are not even available in reel sizes under 3000

Glacier-fed lakes, black volcanic rock, spouting thermal vents, and rolling hills make it one of the most incredible shorter thru-hikes, mile for mile, anywhere in the world

Walk to the closest shore access, or motor on out to the nearest point that you find interesting, and start there