8 ounce day pack from Target?

What is the price ?

I paid $6 for the used one. I normally wouldn't buy something like that, but I was very curious. There is one that looks similar on the Target web site that is $15.

Yep — if you want one, get it now, while Back-to-School sale is still on.

One caution — use care when using Embark (Target brand). I purchased one that was very well designed — but the materials are on the thin side. OK for normal day use, but mine started to fray and rip after two months of 'third world' traveling.

"One caution — use care when using Embark (Target brand). I purchased one that was very well designed — but the materials are on the thin side. OK for normal day use, but mine started to fray and rip after two months of 'third world' traveling."

I agree and would have the same fears. But I wonder how the durability compares to a cottage-made pack of light materials or a MYOG pack of the same weight? The major seams are all double stitched and the major wear areas end up with two layers of fabric. If you want to see "pack abuse," watch a bunch of junior high kids with book packs, tossing them, dragging them on concrete, etc. Amazing!

The point is that sometimes a manufacturer can turn out a surprisingly light piece of gear.