The best hiking backpacks all have a full suite of three large external storage pockets. And just like the best backpacking packs, this means two side pockets for water bottles, and a rear center pocket for easy access to frequently used gear. If a daypack has a lid, it should also have...
(1 lb. 1.3 oz.). Some of this weight savings is a result of opting for the simple webbing hipbelt mentioned above and lack of an internal frame, but the Daylite Plus still is well-built and comfortable overall. You can go lighter with an even more trimmed-down design like the REI ...
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The four Matador packable backpacks packed down. Top: Freefly16 and On-Grid. Bottom: Freerain22 and Beast18. For us the cost is worth it for the quality of the materials including Robic nylon and YKK zippers. The bottom of the bag (where holes are most likely to form in these ultraligh...
The Skarab 30 is not the lightest daypack of all time, but what you get in terms of tough fabric, padding, and support really makes the extra material weight worth it. Lighter, flimsier backpacks also have a tendency to be uncomfortable and less durable so in the long run, the qualities...