YETI Crossroads 27L Backpack

I've owned many backpacks over the years--this 27 liter from Yeti is the best designed of all. I've used it for on a 17 mile day hike in the Sonoran desert, and a cross-country business trip with all the joys of today's air travel. A few observations in no particular order: 1).The shoulder straps are easily adjusted and fine as is (other reviewers wanted more padding, not an issue for me); 2) The interior water bottle pocket is a brilliant element--the full length 2-way zip makes it easy to extract and replace the bottle; 3) The pack's stand-up design actually works and is a godsend in both airports and the wilds--how many times have I searched for items that spewed from open pocket when my old day pack toppled over? 4) The sleeve for slipping the pack over a roller bag handle is a real convenience; 6) Side handles and a large top haul loop make it easy to toss in the trunk or back seat when on the road, and 5) The rugged nylon fabric is top-of-the-line--I expect many years of service from the pack. If you are debating the choice between the 27 liter and the 35 liter I offer these considerations: If this is a daypack you intend to use predominantly in the wild, I'd opt for the larger version. If it's dual use--travel and the great outdoors--I'd choose the 27 liter, especially since two exterior straps are included for strapping on a stuff or a bulky item. While a snug fit, I was able to slip the loaded pack beneath the airline coach seat in front of me, whereas the 35 liter I believe would be a challenge, even using its compression straps. Of course, both easily fit the overhead bins. Thanks, Yeti, for another well-designed and executed product!

Like every other yeti product, it’s expensive but excellent. It’s incredibly well made, and the design was thought out. Extra zippers for easy access, lots of pockets and pouches exactly where you need them to be. It’s comfortable to wear and fit everything you need for a long day on the road or even a weekend trip.

I've been looking for a perfect EDC daypack with waterproof qualities, and suitable for office too for a long time now because it rains so much here on the West Coast. This is it! This one checks all the boxes for me: great slim look, fantastic organization, very rugged, not heavy, extremely comfortable (I saw some people complained about potentially thin shoulder straps, but in real life I don't feel any issue with them). I have tried most top EDCs from Patagonia, North Face, Osprey, Fjallraven etc. but this one is my favorite hands down. Not cheap but well worth it imho.

I received this backpack in Nordic Purple for my birthday, and it’s incredible! I’m a truck driver, so I need a reliable go-bag. Not only does this bag hold all my clothes for a week on the road, it functions as my shower bag, travel bag, and is the bag I go to for over-night and day trips. I love how many pockets it has, they’re great for stashing all my little things without having to dig them out of the bottom of my bag. The outer fabric is water resistant, so even when it rains, the bag itself and all my stuff stays dry. It’s resilient and tough so literally throwing it into overhead bins on airplanes, into the back of my car, or up into a bunk in my semi truck still keeps all my stuff safe and secure (and undamaged!). I’m so happy I got this bag, and if I ever need to replace it (maybe in like 10-15 years from the feel of it), the price of another one would probably be worth it!

I bought this backpack recently and have been in love with it ever since. Very well thought out and tough. Only thing I wish was if it was a tad bit larger in main compartment because I put my yeti lunchbox in there for work. And straps get in way a lot so I took them off. Other than that, this bag is the real deal. And I have many, many backpacks. This is the one I’ll stick with.

Bought this to take on a week trip to Dallas. I used it as a personal item bag for the plane rides, a day bag for exploring the cities, and a hiking bag. It has lots of space for the size, and has enough pouches to keep everything organized. The water bottle pockets stretch really well and hold tight. I had a 18oz rambler bottle in each pouch for most of the trip. The durability is excellent, the bag was completely abused and it feels brand new. You can tell that the zippers are high quality, I very often held the bag by the other grips located all around the bag, which is another great feature about this bag. This is by far the best backpack I’ve ever had. The moment this bag can no longer withstand all of my abuse, which seems impossible from it being so durable, will be the day I reinvest in another one. It’s well worth the price tag. This is a great example of a buy it for life item.

Awesome backpack. I can carry my computer, iPad, hardhat, vest, and safety glasses among other items without it seeming over filled. You can't even tell my hardhat is in there. The top pocket fits all the small essentials and it is very comfortable to where. Perfectly designed for everyday use.

I purchased the 27L in nordic purple and am absolutely loving it! Love all the storage and east access for my Rambler . Highly recommend all that is Yeti! We have about 40 items now