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 ...

The trustiest of all companions, of course, would be some fresh Arc'teryx gear like my preferred Mantis backpack. And if you're a real savvy shopper, you can buy a discounted insulated jacket in ...