Backpack Buying Guide | YETI® Australia

buying guide

BACKPACKS

BUILT TO EXPLORE

When you're on the move, be it on urban commutes, maneuvering through airports, or wading waist-deep in water, you need the right bag that's built to keep up. Our full suite of durable backpacks features varying degrees of rugged materials, organisational capabilities, and ergonomic shoulder straps, because we believe your backpack should not only be built for the wild, but inspire new ways to test it.

Toughness To Go

We have three categories of backpacks to get you where you need to go, each suited to meet the demands at hand. Ranchero™ Backpacks are built for the everyday where you’re on the move. Crossroads® Backpacks are built for travel — from overnights to overheads. And Panga® Waterproof bags are built for water, holding up in downpours and deep wading. No matter the backpack, you can trust it features smart design, our most durable materials, and is built for a comfortable carry.

Here are a few questions to consider

1. LOOKING FOR AN EVERYDAY PACK?

Ranchero™ Backpacks are built for day-in, day-out use, keeping you prepped and ready for wherever the week takes you. Thoughtful internal organization offers a place for everything, including a laptop sleeve, smaller stash pockets, and plenty of room for bulkier items like climbing or gym shoes.

2. NEED A TRAVEL BACKPACK?

Crossroads® Backpacks offer a range of sizes in sturdy builds, all designed to get you comfortably from point A to point B with everything you’ve packed remaining organized, accessible, and protected. Designed for long-haul flights and loose itineraries, Crossroads® Backpacks are your comfortable, reliable, and versatile travel backpacks.

3. VENTURING INTO WATER?

Panga® Waterproof Backpack is 100% waterproof and fully submersible, meaning this bag can hold its own and keep your gear bone dry in any weather and on any adventure. Waterproof construction from seams to zipper won’t give up a drop, and adventure-grade materials make this bag nearly impenetrable even when being dragged across rugged terrain.

Size up your adventures

For efficient adventures:

The weather-resistant, compact pack built to hold the essentials while you take on the day. The ultra-durable DryHide™ Shell repels water, and the bag’s RF-welded seams, and PU-coated zipper, help keep this pack weather-resistant. Additionally, thoughtful details like two water-resistant exterior pockets are great for keeping your YETI Water Bottle handy or keeping wet items, like a rain jacket, separated in your bag. Inside, the pocket systems keep smaller items organized, and the reservoir pocket can accommodate a hydration reservoir.
This bag packs:
Small packing cube
Book, Notebook, or Tablet
Water Bottle up to 26 oz.
Camera
Packable towel
Change of clothes
2L Hydration Reservoir (not included)
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CAYO™ 15L BACKPACK

The durable daily driver:

Built to be your everyday pack when your days are spent on the move, traversing from the beach or the boat, over the river, or deep in the woods, letting no weather slow you down. The ultra-durable DryHide™ Shell repels water, and the bag’s RF-welded seams, and PU-coated zipper, help keep this pack weather-resistant. Additionally, thoughtful details like two water-resistant exterior pockets are great for keeping your YETI Water Bottle handy or keeping wet items, like a rain jacket, separated in your bag. Inside, the pocket systems keep smaller items organized, and the reservoir pocket can accommodate a hydration reservoir.
This bag packs:
Small packing cube
Book, Notebook, or Tablet
Water Bottle up to 26 oz.
Light layer (ie: Rain shell)
2L Hydration Reservoir (not included)
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CAYO™ 25L BACKPACK

The multi-mission daypack

Your multi-mission pack for any forecast. The ultra-durable DryHide™ Shell repels water, and the bag’s RF-welded seams, and PU-coated zipper, help keep this pack weather-resistant. Additionally, thoughtful details like two water-resistant exterior pockets are great for
keeping your YETI Water Bottle handy or keeping wet items, like a rain jacket, separated in your bag. Inside, the pocket systems keep smaller items organised, and the reservoir pocket can accommodate a hydration reservoir.
This bag packs:
2 Small packing cubes (toiletries; protein bars)
Snacks/Provisions
Water Bottle up to 26 oz.
Power bank/charging cords
Change of clothes
Light layer (ie: Rain shell)
1L Hydration Reservoir (not included)
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CAYO™ 35L BACKPACK

For the the quick tripper:

The Easy Access Ranchero™ 12L Backpack is the perfect size for those who move fast and travel light. As the most compact in the Ranchero™ Family, its no-nonsense design packs in everything you need and nothing you don’t for tight timelines and fast-paced days.
This bag packs:
Snacks, Small Gear
Tablet/Laptop up to 13”
Two Rambler® Bottles up to 26 Oz
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP RANCHERO™ 12L Backpack

For the everyday hauler:

The Easy Access Ranchero™ 18L Backpack is a portable powerhouse for those who pack intentionally and live relentlessly. This small-but-mighty pack features a sleek, no-nonsense design that’s great for navigating crowded subway stations, breezing through TSA, or squeezing in a golden hour bike ride.
This bag packs:
Books, Camera, Daily Essentials
Tablet/Laptop
Two Rambler® Bottles up to 26 Oz
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP RANCHERO™ 18L Backpack

For the commuter:

This is the streamlined bag for quick escapes and short commutes. Get from morning meetings to afternoon gym sessions with the backpack that’s built for speed, efficiency, and comfort. Our innovative RipZip Opening offers rapid access to your day-to-day essentials, like laptop, tablets, headphones, gym shoes and water bottle. All Ranchero™ Backpacks feature TuffSkin™ Nylon and GroundControl™ Base, making it water- and abrasion-resistant while helping the bag stay upright.
This bag packs:
Books, headphones, rain jacket
13” and 15” laptops and charger
Rambler® Bottle up to 36 oz. size
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP RANCHERO™ 22L Backpack

For the workday warrior:

This pack was designed for daily grinds and quick getaways. It’s the no-compromise commuter for those who blur the lines between work and play. Roomier interior can house climbing shoes and a change of clothes for the gym, while keeping your laptop protected in a dedicated compartment, keys in place, and chargers and cords organized. All Ranchero™ Backpacks feature TuffSkin™ Nylon and GroundControl™ Base, making it water- and abrasion-resistant while helping the bag stay upright.
This bag packs:
Books, headphones, rain jacket
Up to 17” laptops and charger
Rambler® Bottle up to 36 oz. size
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP RANCHERO™ 27L Backpack

For quick missions:

The Crossroads® 22L Backpack is built for efficiency and comfort so you can pack the essentials and make moves. This pack has a sleek profile that stows easily behind the driver’s seat and in a locker, but still roomy enough to keep your gear organized and protected. And since its TuffSkin™ Nylon materials make it water-resistant, a surprise sunshower or roadside splash won’t be a problem. The minimalist Crossroads® 22L Backpack is the perfect go-bag for quick missions out of town.
This bag packs:
Magazines,neck pillow, headphones
13" and 15” laptops and charger
18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CROSSROADS® 22L Backpack

For the overnighter:

With the slightly larger Crossroads® 27L Backpack, you can pack everything you need for the day and still have room to take a detour from your daily routine. With two water bottles in the pockets and a wide opening for packing, you can set out on longer journeys with all your essentials in tow. TuffSkin™ Nylon materials make it water-resistant to help guard against unexpected weather. The sturdy Crossroads® 27L Backpack is the perfect carry-on that carries its own weight.
This bag packs:
Magazines,neck pillow, headphones
Exrta jacket, airplane snacks
13" and 15” laptops and charger
18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CROSSROADS® 27L Backpack

For the weekender:

Skip baggage claim on your next weekend trip. The Crossroads® 35L Backpack is the bag you throw on when you can’t decide between a backpack and a suitcase. With a 180-degree fold-open clamshell, and rugged TuffSkin™ Nylon materials, packing for weekend excursions has never been easier.
This bag packs:
Change of clothes and toiletries
Airplane snacks and entertainment
Extra jacket, airplane snacks
13" and 15” laptops and charger
18 or 26 Rambler® Bottle
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

SHOP CROSSROADS® 35L Backpack

For the waterbound:

It’s been packed into whitewater rafts and held strong though unrelenting rain and down heart-stopping rapids. Our Panga® 28L Waterproof Backpack is built for the most demanding conditions, while remaining hefty, simple, rugged, and trustworthy — your gear will be 100% dry in this waterproof backpack.
This bag packs:
Fly boxes
Camera gear
GPS and electronics
1Spare sunshirt
TSA Carry-on Compatible: Yes

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Ranchero ™ 22L

DAILY COMMUTER
A streamlined bag for quick escapes and short commutes.
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Ranchero™ 27L

WORKDAY WARRIOR
A no-compromise commuter for those who blur the lines between work and play.
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CROSSROADS® 22l

COMMUTER
Take essentials in planes, trains and trucks.
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CROSSROADS® 27l

DAYTRIPPER
Holds everything you need for the day with enough space for a detour.
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CROSSROADS® 35L

OVERNIGHTER
It's the backpack that really wants to be a carry-on suitcase.
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PANGA® 28L

WADING BAG
Solid for surf fishin, boat spray, wading, you name it.
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