Here's all you need to know about what to carry in your hiking day pack. We do a lot of day hiking. We've done it pretty much all over the world: Minnesota (where we live), France, Spain, Guatemala, Tasmania, and Cambodia, to name a few. Over those years and miles, we've go...
It has a suspended back system which is comfortable and offers bucket loads of ventilation. It also keeps the contents of the pack from poking into your back. The downside is that, with the pack fully loaded, the trampoline style system keeps the weight of the pack quite far from your bod...
I hike a lot. When not hiking, I'm walking, like 1 hr-3 times a day. I've been using this pack for all that walking, which includes carrying dress clothes for work, clipping a water bottle to the strap, rain, shine, cold & heat. This is a great daypack! I don't really use...
If you’re not into fast packing or ultralight backpacking, it’s reasonable to assume you’re going to be carrying some weight with you on extended trips, or even on a day hike and a more robust, slightly heavier hiking shoe can feel much more stable with a pack on your back. So ...
Deuter’s Speed Lite has been a mainstay in the daypack market for years and underwent a big overhaul a few seasons back. Thankfully, Deuter retained a lot of what we loved about the previous versions: The 23-liter pack here is an ideal size for most day hikes, is both comfortable an...
This is my 'go-to' day pack for hiking. It's got a great hip belt and support. It comes with a rain cover - no need to buy it separately! My favorite feature is the Stow and Go Trekking Pole functionality - you can store and easily get out your hiking poles without taking off ...
But it also opens the backpack up to be used during winter day hikes that aren’t necessarily that long or arduous; the extra capacity allows for more layers, more food and more emergency equipment should things go awry. Owain, our reviewer, especially loves the feel of the pack, both ...
Includes generated contents Exceptional Portability: This backpack features a lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who need a compact and convenient bag for daily use. Its packable design allows it to be easily folded and stored when not in use. ...
If this sounds like a pain, you may be more interested in packs that provide access from the back of the pack, rather than the top. These provide you with easy access to the contents throughout the main compartment, but you’ll need to take the pack off and set it on a horizontal ...
Day hikers require a very different pack than multi-day hikers—if you’re only going for an overnight backpacking trip, you can generally carry more weight than if you stay on the trail for days. Day hikers can narrow down their choices to less expensive packs with volumes of 35 liters...