The Perfect Backpack Already Exists

Historically, my search for the perfect travel bag has not been very victorious; I've rotated through handfuls of backpacks, tote bags, and weekenders. It wasn't until it occurred to me to widen my search for travel accessories outside of the realm of travel brands that I found something that I finally loved. When I put myself in the shoes of, say, a hiker or camper, I turned to Arc'teryx, and the Mantis 26 backpack is now the one thing I'll never, ever travel without. Even if I forget my passport, at least I'll have this with me.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.   Welcome to Add to Cart, in which Esquire editors tell you about the clothes, shoes, watches, gear, gadgets, booze, and anything else we're coveting right now.   - The Editors at Esquire Stop Trying to Make the Perfect Travel Backpack. Arc'teryx Already Did It. Historically, my search for the perfect travel bag has not been very victorious; I've rotated through handfuls of backpacks, tote bags, and weekenders. It wasn't until it occurred to me to widen my search for travel accessories outside of the realm of travel brands that I found something that I finally loved. When I put myself in the shoes of, say, a hiker or camper, I turned to Arc'teryx, and the Mantis 26 backpack is now the one thing I'll never, ever travel without. Even if I forget my passport, at least I'll have this with me. SHOP NOW You'd Be Crazy to Miss This Gap Sale Score our favorite hoodie of all time for cheaper than ever. SHOP NOW Nike's Vaporfly 3 Sneakers Are Built for Speed Are the shoes really worth the $270 price tag? We hit the road to find out. SHOP NOW How the Hell to Buy Cookware—Without Getting a Set Don't waste your money. We broke down how to buy smart. SHOP NOW Mr Porter Is Running the Best Sale on the Internet Right Now Where else are you getting The Row for 70% off? SHOP NOW We Asked 5 Esquire Editors What's the Best White T-Shirt Ever If you can't ace the most basic part of your wardrobe—that is, a plain white T-shirt—you might as well give up on dressing now. Okay, I'm being hyperbolic, but I stand by the sentiment that a white T-shirt is the most fundamental garment you can own and that finding the perfect one for you is of the utmost importance. How can you possibly build a wardrobe on shaky foundations, with white tees that are ill fitting or ill made? You can't. That's where we come in. I asked five Esquire editors to do a selfless act of public service and share with you which white T-shirts they swear by. SHOP NOW Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779