Packable Daypack for taller person

Good luck. I gave up on daypacks years ago. I'm more like 23" but, whatever. If I dayhike away from camp, I carry my big pack with a daypack's worth of stuff in it. If I just do a plain old dayhike that's not part of a backpack, well…I carry my big pack with a daypack's worth of stuff in it. :-(

Pretty sure that the Mountain Laurel Designs 1700 Core would fit in Large. I assume you won't need a dedicated belt, correct?

Dave–thank you for the suggestion. The 1700 Core looks promising. No, I don't think I need a dedicated belt. I call MLD tomorrow and get some more information. Todd–thanks for the response. That's a good approach, too. That might work for me on this trip, the way campsite reservations are working out. Does anyone have any other suggestions.

My thought is that you are looking for frameless but tough. The Core does have a thin webbing belt but it is removable. Hope you find what you are looking for.

Is the Gossamer Gear Riksack too small for your needs? I have a first generation I sometimes bring on family trips if we are going to be doing any side trips.

Thanks, Dave. I was busy at work today (just finishing) and did not get a chance to investigate the MLD Core any further. It really looks promising though. Terry–thanks for the suggestion, but I think that the Riksack is a little too small. The Exped Summit Lite 25 looks interesting, too–a little heavier than the MLD Core though. I have been reading through a BPL thread on the Exped but don't see any indication of the back length of the pack. Nor do I see any specs on the Exped website either. Anyone with at 21 inch + torso have any experience with it?