what’s the best backpack for mountain bikers? I’ve tried a number of them, but the one that wins the award in my book is the Osprey Raven 10L (that’s the Osprey Raptor 10L for the guys).

This slightly smaller version of the Osprey Skarab 18 holds just as much water and shares that pack’s simple-to-use, comfortable design. It works well for anyone 5-foot-8 and under. This pack ...