On a drive to the airport before sunrise, the Kulkea Kartta Travel 42. 5L Backpack, a boot backpack for ski and snowboard trips, keeps boots, clothes, and a laptop in one place. Clamshell-style access opens the main compartment for adult-sized boots, a front apparel pocket holds clothing within reach, and a protected laptop pocket keeps the laptop separate from everything else. A retractable helmet sling carries a helmet outside the pack, and a luggage pass-through strap slides it onto a rolling suitcase handle, so a long walk through the terminal stays hands-free. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I carried it through a layover and a long shuttle transfer with boots, a change of clothes, and a laptop inside, and my shoulders felt fine at the end. The waist belt kept the weight off the straps, so nothing sagged or shifted on the walk."