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When travel reporter Hannah Sampson found herself without the right backpack to tote on a one-night reporting trip, she turned to Team By The Way for suggestions.
The need: a backpack that was big enough to hold gear and clothes, but not so big that it couldn't be worn around during a long day of reporting. Her old work backpack from Away, while comfy and full of pockets, was great for bringing lunch and notebooks to the office but seemed small for an overnight. Her husband's options seemed too bulky or not structured enough.
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