WIRED Might Have Found a New Best Bag in the World

"A confession: I love my bags. A few years ago, I became convinced I'd found the best bag in the world. Now, however, I may well have a contender for that coveted spot. It is the Mountain Cross Bag from Topo Designs, and in just the two months I've been using it, this versatile carrier has become completely indispensable to me."

"Apparently this thing can stow 17 liters of stuff. I suspect they've low-balled this figure. As for attention to detail, the removable crossbody strap doesn't have one of those annoying slide-y pads that's never in the right place when you need it-this bag's padded shoulder protector is fixed in place but 10.6 inches long so it's always ready for action. As a result, the Mountain Cross is astonishingly comfortable to carry, even fully loaded."

"And take a look at those bright YKK heavy-duty zipper straps. They're paracord, so, when not helping you access the Mountain Cross's inner recesses, they can be taken off and used to help rig up anything from animal snares to shelters, lash rafts, or even a tourniquet. When further unwound, the thin nylon strands apparently make excellent fishing line, sewing thread-even dental floss."

Topo Designs' Mountain Cross Bag measures 15 inches wide by 11.5 high and 4 deep and offers a dedicated padded sleeve that fits a 15-inch laptop. The bag reportedly holds about 17 liters and includes numerous compartments, two exterior elasticated bottle holders, and multiple zipped sections. The removable crossbody strap features a fixed 10.6-inch padded shoulder protector for consistent comfort, making the bag comfortable even when fully loaded. Bright YKK heavy-duty zipper pulls are made from paracord, allowing them to double as cordage for emergency uses such as snares, shelters, lashes, tourniquets, fishing line, sewing thread, or dental floss. The Mountain Cross blends compact sizing with extensive organization and durable materials.

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