ULA Circuit as daypack

It is obviously too big for a day hike. You don't need something like 60L of capacity for a day hike but it is lighter than a lot of the stuff they sell at REI.

I have used my GG Crown VC as a day pack many times during the base camp portion of a trip. Works just fine…in fact, it carries you day trip load effortlessly. Why carry that extra 12 oz of day pack for the entire trip?

That's what I'm thinking. Why bring two packs if one will work for both. Though, just wondering if i'll regret that decision.

If you are hauling cameras and such, by all means just use the Circuit. Your day hike load in the Circuit will feel like nothing. It's more just getting it cinched down and you can sure test that at home.

I'd rather carry a lightly loaded big pack than an overstuffed pack with weenie shoulder straps (like the Flash). I often use a 29 liter pack for day hikes for just that reason.

It'll be fine. I used to own a Circuit – worked well as a daypack.

OK. Great. Thanks.

I've got a Circuit and a Flash 18 as well. Last winter I did a 16 mile day hike and wanted to bring a 3 liters of water, a fleece, rain jacket and lunch so I wore the ULA pack rather than overloading the Flash. It worked great and was very comfortable all day. I would not hesitate to do it again.

You'll be just fine. I used my 40L for a day pack during a 4 day trip there. Just cinch it down.

I use mine as a day or summit pack on trips because it is so flexible and light. It is already there so I might as well use it. However for day hiking I use something smaller. Can't go wrong either way.

I just did this with my Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus. The stuff I wanted to carry would not have been as comfortable in a small daypack with small straps. The only thing I did not like was that I didn't have any compression straps on the large pack to keep the small items from sagging to the bottom and swinging around – I can remedy that. I considered bringing an Ultimate Direction Wasp Hydration Pack but decided to save the weight for the overall trip. The large pack can also double as something to lie down on when resting.