
Montane Women's Azote 30L Backpack: first impressions
This women's hiking backpack is billed as a “go-anywhere, do-anything daypack” by Montane owing to its versatility. It’s designed to be small and light enough to be used for a longer day hike where you’re carrying a lot of extra layers, lunch and even safety gear such as an emergency shelter or ice axes. That said, it’s roomy enough that you can also load it up with lightweight camping gear for a minimalist backpacking adventure too. The main compartment is enhanced by three stretchy external pockets plus a large lid pocket for smaller gear, and the hydration bladder sleeve saves you room on water bottles.