Mountainsmith’s Market Street daypack is rugged and made out of some kind of high-density material called “Mystery-Tex” that is thick and heavy-duty.
It is kind of a mystery, but that’s OK. Those of us who walk to work or school in the elements don’t really care what it is as long as it keeps rain off our laptops and other electronics and paperswhich it does.
The many pockets, including the main clamshell-style one for easy access to the computer, make sense and aren’t just there to pad the marketing hype. The straps are thick but pliable, and the part that hits your back looks like a turtle’s shell. The straps offer excellent padding when we jam the bag full, although things can get a tad sweaty in hot weather despite the air-flow channels.
The bag’s hardy top handle makes it easy to swing around even when it is is overloaded. This bag’s so well made, it should last forever. $129, , but click on the retail options and comparison shop; some are offering it for $116.
