If being in the outdoors is all about keeping it simple, shouldn’t your gear reflect that? Go for this Wild + Free backpack of simplicity and functionality are your bag (see what we did there?). It’s light weight with thick padded adjustable straps, storage on the inside for your essentials plus a laptop slot and outer storage for phones and other Knick knacks you’ll take on a hike. 

It’s also got a cinch top so no need to worry about zippers getting stuck or not closing all the way if you’re an over packer and the khaki/sandstone color blends in well with nature.