I didn’t think much of it. Years later surprise turned to amazement when, on a journey through South America, the logo was just as prevalent. The maker of these popular backpacks is Quechua, a brand ...

The Quechua weighs a relatively svelte 2.9 kilos and comes in a rectangular bag that measures 72x50x11cm. Its 70cm width, meanwhile, provides plenty of space for side sleepers. At 12cm (4.72 ...