By Everett Potter

Whether you’re heading to a beach in Baja, a long weekend escape to Paris or a trip to a cabin in the Montana backcountry this winter, you need luggage that can go the distance. Here are three bags that get the job done, with impressive technical capabilities and style.

Hydro Flask 20 Liter Day Escape™ Pack   

The Hydro Flask 20 Liter Day Escape™ Pack is one cool design. It’s a sleek, soft cooler pack that weighs just 48 ounces and has a rubbery, almost wetsuit-like feel to it. In fact, it’s made of a durable 600D polyester shell that’s both ultra-light and waterproof. This is a leak-proof carry with a watertight zipper and welded seams. It also has substantial capacity. For those who measure their delight in microbrews, it can carry 36 cans without ice. For those who use other methods, let’s just say it can provide provisions for yourself and your crew for the day and beyond, since it can keep your favorites cold for up to 36 hours. Hydro Flask’s unique cold-retaining technology … continue reading