This Carry-On Backpack Has Become My Go-To Travel Bag of the Summer

"I was a little skeptical at first, but now, I'm sold."

TRAVEL TODAY Luggage This Carry-On Backpack Has Become My Go-To Travel Bag of the Summer Call it revenge travel if you want, but since getting vaccinated, I've gone on an unprecedented number of summer trips: a long weekend in the Finger Lakes, a few days in Indiana celebrating my dad's 60th, two weeks in the Pacific Northwest hopping from one national park to the next. And time and again, I find myself returning to the new YETI Crossroads 35L backpack as my travel bag of choice. I'll admit: I was a little skeptical about this backpack at first. I had never used a carry-on backpack before, so I wasn't sure if I would like carrying my entire load on my back. And for a brand known for coolers and ramblers, I wondered if YETI could successfully make the leap into luggage. But now, I'm sold. With a 180-degree clamshell opening, the Crossroads 35L is designed to function like a suitcase that can fit up to one week's worth of clothes—or two, if you're ambitious. It comes with removable straps that you can use as compression, waist, or sternum straps, depending on your needs (I like using them as sternum and waist straps to help me balance my load). The Crossroads 35L is also made with Tuffskin Nylon, which is the same material they use to make airbags and motorcycle apparel (i.e. it can handle my clumsy coffee spills). Plus, with its sleek design and Aquifer Blue Green color, it's a gorgeous, head-turning backpack. (And with YETI's recent debut of its autumnal color collection, you can even get it in Harvest Red, perfect for any leaf peeping adventure.) As a backpack designed to be the "everything" bag, you really can use the Crossroads 35L for every type of trip. Check out my full review to decide if it's right for you! READ NOW READ NOW Elizabeth Preske Associate Editor Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products and services; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Luggage The Best Luggage Deals for August 2021 read more Luggage 15 Carry-On Backpacks That Are Lightweight, Spacious, and Super Stylish read more Luggage 10 Streamlined and Lightweight Backpacks That Won't Weigh You Down read more Luggage This Travel Backpack Will Help You Stay Organized on Your Next Trip read more Tech & Gear This YETI Backpack Cooler Holds Ice for a Full 24 Hours—And It's Completely Waterproof read more Tech & Gear Keep Your Drinks Ice Cold for Hours on End With These Small Coolers read more Tech & Gear 12 Travel Coffee Mugs for All Those Times You Have to Sip on the Go read more Luggage These Carry-On Bags Are Durable and Easy to Maneuver Through the Airport read more VACATION LIKE A PRO You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Travel Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 © 2021 Dotdash.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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