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Oct 27, 2010 at 3:45 pm #1264867
Hey everybody,
Im looking for advice on a small daypack, like 16-24 litres. I want something that is pretty light. Mainly going to use it for 'fast and light' day hikes. Im not sure if i want hydration bladder and/or compatability or not. Advice on this also would be greatly appreciated.
thanksJosh
Oct 28, 2010 at 8:07 am #1658874Zpack!
Oct 28, 2010 at 8:40 am #1658882Check out the Cilogear 20 liter Worksack:
http://www.cilogear.com/20lws.htmlOthers that come to mind:
REI Flash 18 (cheap too)
Marmot Kompressor Plus
Mont Bell Balance Light 20
Vaude Rock Ultralight Comfort 25
GoLite VO24Oct 28, 2010 at 8:43 am #1658884MDL and The North Face also offer small light packs. You will have lots to choose from. I use a REI Stoke 19 daily or for day hikes. A bit heavy but a good setup and has a hydration sleeve with hip belt. Not to dear in price.
Oct 28, 2010 at 8:47 am #1658885I've had some luck with the Osprey Talon 22. Probably the most feature rich, yet lightweight daypack available.
Oct 28, 2010 at 11:36 am #1658953I really like the Black Diamond RPM
Oct 28, 2010 at 11:42 am #1658957David said "I've had some luck with the Osprey Talon 22. Probably the most feature rich, yet lightweight daypack available."
^ that's the exact route I went as well. I've used the Marmot Kompressor (which is very similar to a lot of the other very light offerings) and while it is indeed light, I find myself needing to carry more gear than probably what those really light packs are meant to. It's a great pack to stick in your backpack if your planning a lot of side trips during your backpacking trip, but for long (my day hikes tend to be on the long side), single day day hike they just didn't offer the capacity or the comfort of the Talon. I plan on using the 22 for snowshoeing this year, appears it should handle those duties pretty well too.
Mike
Oct 28, 2010 at 11:45 am #1658959+1 cilogear 20l worksack
cheers,
fredOct 28, 2010 at 11:49 am #1658962I like my zPack just fine TYVM, but for dayhikes, especially in wet weather, I also like my venerable Outdoor Research Dry Peak Bagger (10 oz or so — just weighed it — but pretty durned waterproof).
Stargazer
P.S. You put the Platy with hose in the back external sleeve. Works great!
Oct 28, 2010 at 11:51 am #1658963My Talon 22 fits great, but it's not really light. I still complain to Grant at GG periodically to make a mini-Gorilla.
Oct 28, 2010 at 12:10 pm #1658972rei flash 18 or arcteryx cierzo 18
minimalist packs … flash is cheaper of course
9-10 oz
Oct 28, 2010 at 12:11 pm #1658973Stargazer wrote, "but for dayhikes, especially in wet weather, I also like my venerable Ooutdoor Research Dry Peak Bagger (16 oz but pretty durned waterproof)."
I want the OR DryComp Ridge Sack. Report weight is 16.4oz, which is pretty good considering the features. Put some side pockets on it and I would toss a couple other packs :)
Oct 28, 2010 at 12:21 pm #1658976>I want the OR DryComp Ridge Sack. Report weight is 16.4oz, which is pretty good considering the features. Put some side pockets on it and I would toss a couple other packs :)
Geesh. Great pack. My wife is going to kill me. ;-)
Stargazer
Oct 28, 2010 at 12:26 pm #1658979From Integral Designs Fast & Light collection:
http://integraldesigns.com/product_detail.cfm?id=770&CFID=2282230&CFTOKEN=9118469
silcoat backpack, 25L, 4.5oz
Oct 28, 2010 at 4:43 pm #1659058One reason I like the Flash is the double daisy chain on the back. I added some stretch cord, and it almost doubles the capacity (for a jacket, or something stuffed in it).
Hard to beat the value for the price.
Oct 28, 2010 at 5:38 pm #1659075I tend to use this one a lot too. I have lighter packs, but they are too big.
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