Looking for a lightweight convertible fanny pack to backpack?

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Hi Mike,
Thanks so much for your input! I looked up that website link, but they don't seem to have a photo of how the actual backpack look like or where to purchase it…but I will keep my eyes peeled for that one if they show up somewhere else!

Has anyone ever tried sewing a belt loop to a packable daypack pouch? How much will it compromise the material?

Thanks!
Amy

Waste of time and resources. A fanny pack that converts to a day pack doesn't do either very well. A fanny pack can carry a small camera, but the sketchbook sounds… sketchy. I could see the camera, but if you stop to sketch and you don't leave your pack on, you could certainly pull the sketchbook out.

Dana and Marmot offered dry rib and wet rib pockets that can be added to your pack. They are discontinued, but they would be a better bet if you want stuff that available while carrying a full sized pack. There are other pack pockets available.

If you want something to use for a day pack, there are lots of "stuff sack with shoulder strap" backpacks. The REI Flash 18, Patagonia Travel Pack, Sea to Summit Day Pack, and MontBell Pockateable Daypack 20 are all examples.

This is similar in function to what Dale was referring to with the dry rib pack:

http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=166&colorCode=542&tab=description

It doesn't seem large enough for a notebook, but might work for a camera.

Also, not ultra-light and probably not good for backpacking but a cool little bag/journal so I'm mentioning it:

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/500/TB1910

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Hi AT,
I've been using an Eagle Creek day pack for work commutes, day hikes, and my travel carry-on for over 15 years. I love it, can easily switch between backpack and waist pack, and it's comfy both ways (with wide cordura section under the waist belt where it attaches to the pack).
The top of the pack is rip-stop nylon, with 2 side zippers meeting at the top (or anywhere side-to-top), with a 2nd outer zip pocket across the back. The bottom is a separate zip compartment and becomes the waist-pack, of tough cordura, with a small zip expandable pocket at the back of this compartment. Four zip pockets in total.
The top section of ripstop folds down with the straps, and a 6th zipper zips around the top of the lower compartment to hold it in above the waist-pack. So, the waist pack outer is then all cordura, approx. 12"x 5"x 4.5".
I hike with a 1.5 L bladder, jacket, emergency kits, food, camera & binocs, etc. on 10-mile day hikes and it's still holding up well.
Haven't seen anything similar, and I don't see it on EC's website.
Good Luck!!

Maybe this?

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/backpack_lid.shtml

+1 on the ZPacks Multi-Pack (aka Backpack lid). It works as a fanny pack, messenger bag, chest pack, backpack lid.

Hi Amy,

I have one of those Eagle Creek convertible packs which I haven't used in ages and I'd be prepared to part with.

Let me know if you're interested – I can post photos if you like, and work out postage and asking price.

PS We call them "bum bags" in Australia as a "fanny" is our vernacular for a rather different part of the (female!) anatomy.

Cheers!

KK