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Biggest backpacks, about 30 L

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Gossamer GearAero Jet35 L2.24 lb$225
Hyperlite Mountain GearContour 3535 L1.01 lb$350
NEMOResolve 35L Active Daypack (Women's)35 L2.75 lb$219.95
NEMOResolve 35L Overnight Backpack (Men's)35 L2.87 lb$219.95
NEMOResolve 35L Overnight Backpack (Women's)35 L2.75 lb$219.95
Hyperlite Mountain GearWaypoint 3535 L1.47 lb$380
Hyperlite Mountain GearAspect 3232 L1.71 lb$370
Hyperlite Mountain GearVertex 3232 L1.40 lb$350
NEMOPersist 30L Backpack (Men's)31 L3.19 lb$229.95
ULA Equipment30L Patchless Robic Dragonfly30 L1.64 lb$239.99
ULA Equipment30L Patchless Ultra Dragonfly30 L1.71 lb$289.99
ULA Equipment30L Robic Dragonfly30 L1.64 lb$239.99
ZpacksBagger 30L Travel Backpack30 L12.7 ozfrom $249
NEMOPersist 30L Backpack (Women's)30 L3.06 lb$229.95
Hyperlite Mountain GearStuff Pack 3030 L4.7 oz$140
Hyperlite Mountain GearSummit 3030 L15.8 oz$210
NEMOVantage 30L Overnight Travel Backpack30 L3.06 lb$229.95
DurstonWapta 3030 L1.15 lbfrom $249
Hyperlite Mountain GearAero 2828 L1.12 lb$350
Big AgnesCauseway 28L28 L2.00 lb$199.95
Gossamer GearGrit 28 Fastpack28 L1.01 lb$180
Big AgnesSweetwater UL 28L28 L1.81 lb$229.95
Gossamer GearVagabond Jet26 L1.53 lb$130
NEMOVantage 26L Everyday Daypack26 L3.12 lb$199.95
KUIUDivide 1500 Hunting Day Pack25 L2.80 lb$179
Gossamer GearLoris 25 Daypack25 L1.22 lb$135
NEMOResolve 25L Daypack (Women's)25 L2.31 lb$179.95

21 left out of this comparison: 21 with no published volume.

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