How to Pack for Adventure with YETI
When it comes to packing for your next adventure, having the right gear can make all the difference. Whether you’re headed on a rugged backcountry trek, a weekend road trip or a cross-country flight, YETI’s line of travel bags is built to handle it all.
Here are five packing tips to help you prepare for any adventure, featuring YETI’s versatile travel gear.
Pack for Versatility
Living in Ontario, I often fly to Vancouver to get my fill of the mountains. When flying between provinces, I need a bag that can keep up with every part of the journey—from navigating busy airports to tackling misty mountain hikes. That’s why the YETI Crossroads™ 22 L Backpack has become my go-to. For someone who wants to keep gear minimal, this all-in-one bag lets me seamlessly go from airport gates to mountain trails without skipping a beat.
Made from 700D water- and abrasion-resistant TuffSkin™ Nylon, this pack is built to handle unexpected detours, whether that’s a drop in the overhead bin or a scramble to a summit. It’s carry-on sized, with a luggage pass-through sleeve and a wide-opening main compartment that keeps everything organized. Its sleek, minimalist design fits in when I’m grabbing a coffee in the city, yet it’s rugged enough to tackle the toughest trails with ease.
Opt for Waterproof Bags for Water-Based Activities
When it comes to backcountry canoe trips, keeping your gear dry can be the difference between a smooth adventure and a soggy disaster. The YETI Panga® 100 L Waterproof Duffel is ideal for portaging and paddling. It’s big enough to fit all the essentials, from a sleeping bag to camp cookware, and 100 percent waterproof to keep everything dry—even if the canoe takes on a bit of splash.
Some notable features include the duffle’s ThickSkin™ Shell made from high-density nylon, making the duffel puncture-resistant—perfect for rough portage trails. The DryHaul™ Straps make carrying this bag across portages surprisingly comfortable, and the QuickGrab™ Lash Points let you secure it to the canoe or carry it in different ways.
With its rugged design and waterproof reliability, the YETI Panga® 100 L Duffel is built to keep your gear dry and protected, no matter where the adventure takes you.
Keep Essentials Accessible
For those packing for diverse adventures—whether thats exploring city streets, café hopping or scaling rock faces—the YETI Crossroads™ 74 CM Luggage is the perfect companion. With its durable, abrasion-resistant design and thoughtful organizational features, it ensures smooth transitions between activities.
The 70/30 split clamshell opening, paired with the included packing cubes, separates your urban outfits from outdoor gear. Interior mesh pockets keep smaller essentials like chargers, cables and travel documents visible and easily accessible. The wide opening makes packing and unpacking quick and efficient.
Designed for long journeys, the molded polycarbonate base, rugged wheels and reinforced materials ensure smooth navigation over curbs, cobblestones and rocky paths.
Compartments and Compression
Road trips can quickly spiral into chaos—snacks spilled on the floor, the dog barking to get out, scrambling to find your phone charger or passport. With the YETI Crossroads™ 40 L Duffel Bag, you can kiss disorganization goodbye. Its structured build and foam walls keep everything in place, while the multiple compartments ensure your snacks, chargers and travel documents are always within reach.
The TuffSkin™ Nylon exterior allows the Crossroads™ 40 L to handle life at a campground or crammed in the back of your trunk. Bonus: The reinforced straps and modular compression options mean I can pack everything I need for those long days on the road.
Organize with Packing Cubes
Heading off on a multi-day bike tour or hopping on a train to visit family? Organization matters! YETI’s Crossroads™ Packing Cubes come in three sizes to help keep your gear organized and accessible.
The Small Cube is perfect for smaller items like cables, socks and toiletries. The Medium Cube fits a few days’ worth of clothes, keeping them compact and wrinkle-free after a long day, while the Large Cube is great for bulkier items like warm winter layers.
With an expansion zipper for added space, these cubes help you organize essentials without overpacking, keeping everything within easy reach on the go.
YETI’s travel bags are designed for adventurers who demand high performance and dependability. With features like ultra-durable construction, water resistance and practical compartments, these bags make it easier to tackle whatever your journey throws at you.
This article was sponsored by YETI
Roy and Ryan Seiders founded YETI in 2006 based on a deep love for the outdoors and the belief that if something doesn’t work, fix it. And if it doesn’t exist, build it. Since then, we’ve been designing products that last for generations, get you out into the Wild, and keep you there longer.
