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Padding matters, but so does fit: if your laptop has too much room to slide around, it's not as protected as it should be

For a small sized pack, thats definitely better than average, with plenty of access to your day use gear

The ULA Ultra Circuit is also impressive, though it holds just four 700-milliliter Smartwater bottles in each side pocket

Then, it doesnt have any of the extra little hiking friendly stuff like water bottle pouches and quick access compartments

They help ensure that you are seen by others, such as drivers or cyclists, which can increase safety