Patagonia Lightwire 25

Price $118.95

Perfect for going to work – or escaping from it – our completely redesigned Lightwire 25 now features a suspended computer sleeve and dedicated flat storage section. Its external "elephant ear" pocket is ergonomically designed for easy, one-handed access to vital gear. The Lightwire is also a serious daypack, with tough ShiftLayer nylon (see sidebar) fabric construction and plenty of room for a jacket and lunch. The highly breathable 3-D spacer-mesh back panel and shoulder straps wick moisture away. Hidden tunnels secure a hydration tube or headphone cord. Other features include: a sternum strap with built-in safety whistle, a tuck-away waistbelt, two water-bottle pockets, an easy-access external security pocket.

Ideal Uses:

Commuting

Day Job

Taking work on the road

Everyday use

Details:

Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines baselayer woven under tension with floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion

Rear zippered compartment has: dedicated internal flat storage pocket for computer, files, publications, etc.

Fully suspended padded computer sleeve that protects against hard drops; MP3 pocket with exit hole for earphones. Middle zippered compartment, now with larger volume, holds lunch, jacket, etc., and has zippered see-thru pocket for passport, electronics; External zippered pocket gives one-handed access to office pocket organizer; Stretch water bottle pocket; Zippered external security pocket

3-D spacer-mesh shoulder straps have slider-adjusting sternum strap that features a built-in safety whistle; tunnels on shoulder straps accommodate hydration tube or headphone cord

Highly breathable, 3-D spacer-mesh padded back panel wicks moisture and dries quickly; Stowaway, waistbelt

210-denier polyurethane-coated Shiftlayer nylon. Lining: 150-denier polyester. Both are coated with polyurethane and DWR (durable water repellent) finish

879 g (31 oz)

Imported.