Daypack

I picked one up for less than $25 shipped. I think they are still on sale. Hoping to find someone to add some outer pockets to it. Also check out Gossamer Gear. They have several light day packs.

I drooled over the Zimmerbuilt daypack a couple times but haven't pulled the trigger because I like a water bottle pocket too. Maybe worth asking what it'd cost to do a custom version.

Here is a Daypack with an added pocket, http://www.williswall.com/60/2015/2/19/custom-tools-zimmerbuilt-packs.html

I just ordered a Hybrid Daypack without pockets :-)

cheers,

ck

I've the custom route, but prefer these..
http://www.zimmerbuilt.com/store/p26/Water_Bottle_Pocket.html

I love my flash 18. Got it on sale for $20 or $25 a few black fridays ago. Survived 200 days of hard trail work in the Mojave and is still hanging in there. Hell I did an overnighter with it once.

I have a Zimmerbuilt Hybrid Daypack and love it. I ordered it without the front daisy chain. About 7oz. http://www.zimmerbuilt.com/backpacks.html

I also have a Quickstep I use for summer. Great lightweight pack.

Hi,

I don't count on ounces in daypack. Why? Because I'm carrying a small amount of food in it, no shelter, no other items I would carry on a overnighter. So I go the classic daypacks route which are comfortable, affordable but heavy (2-3 pounds). Climbed mount Hermon twice with Gregory Z30 for example (above 6500 ft elevation gain) – was extremely comfortable. I consider my day hikes as "training" toward long hikes and for keeping the good form&fit.

The Gossamer Gear Type 2 is a really nice daypack. Sophisticated shape, comfy shoulder straps, nice side pockets, and a removeable belt with large pockets.