Job opening: Backpack, medium to large, willing to work long hours in rugged and varied environments to replace aging current backpack. Benefits few, but travel is included, and mandatory. Candidates must include:
Minimum two separate pockets
At least one water bottle pouch capable of holding at least one standard sized 24oz bottle without breaking or losing bottle
At least two comfortable straps, capable of being adjusted to fit other wearers, in line with orthopedic recommendations
Ability to be easily crammed into small spaces without damage to backpack or its contents. Examples of spaces to be crammed into include, but are not limited to: lockers, x-ray bins, underneath airplane seats, underneath tables while fully loaded.
Easily able to be opened and searched by hand, or scanned by x-ray.
Resistance to dirt, dust, pollen, sand, sunlight, and water.
Must conform to FAA, TSA, and airline personal item standards.
Candidates will be tested on a variety of metrics. Preference will be given to brands that carry a long warranty period. Although no specific color is required, the requirement to work in all weather conditions means that backpacks which have a high albedo (i.e. light colors) will be preferred.