OT: The Perfect Day Pack

[RFC]

OMG, it is a rabbit hole! I have spend waaaay too much time looking at the hundreds of models available.

Have any of you had experience with the Milspec day packs?

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by RFC

OMG, it is a rabbit hole! I have spend waaaay too much time looking at the hundreds of models available.

Have any of you had experience with the Milspec day packs?

Mil Spec is a pretty generic term.

I say just pick one that looks good feature wise at a price you are willing to pay. It will work fine until it doesn't and then you'll start all over again.

It's how it works. Too many choices.

[adampaiva]

I bought a Mission Workshop Sanction and have been very pleased with it for daypack use from commuting on my non-basket bike to day hikes to overnight trips. A little expensive but definitely well made and it looks good. I specifically wanted something sleek and black that I felt like could fit in with my informal business attire.

[CNY rider]

I have a Gregory pack from 25 years ago that is still doing this job perfectly.
I haven’t seen their name come up and I’ve had no reason to shop for one since.
Are they still making high quality product?

[MattTuck]

Originally Posted by RFC

OMG, it is a rabbit hole! I have spend waaaay too much time looking at the hundreds of models available.

Have any of you had experience with the Milspec day packs?

sooooo.....

which one did you pick?

[fignon's barber]

I've got an ArcTeryx Brize 25. The material is more robust which helps when carrying the heavier items you described, plus the waffle-like back pad works to keep you cooler. Also, the design of the closures makes it more secure for travel.

[RFC]

I ended up with the Osprey Daylite Plus.

https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product...ITEPL_389.html

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by RFC

I am looking for the perfect day pack. I already have an expedition pack and a midsize pack (good for a couple of days). But you can never have too much gear, although my sons have already "liberated" both of those. Part of my parental plan.

Now I'm looking for a day pack. The primary uses will be for hiking -- from a short local 3 hour hike here in the Valley carrying water, camera, phone, to a full day mountain hike with extra water, hydration gear, food, camera, extra clothes and a little survival gear, plus, maybe a Glock.

I also want it to be suitable to use for travel, which means big enough for a standard lab top (9" wide). I don't need a lab top sleeve, because I have a zip foam case.

I don't want anything too big and somewhat narrow is probably better.

Finally, I want a very durable material.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

RFC

I didn’t read all of the posts but come browse my storage room in chandler for a curated selection of bags. I don’t know what to do with them... seeing your final post now, I have that bag too. It is a pretty good one for all around not too technical looking or rigid frame for more flexibility/stuffing...

Rabbit hole, indeed.

I prefer osprey but have many others from Gregory to z pack to deuter to black diamond to rei to ...ugh many more in one liter increments from 8 to 50 , kidding a bit there, but not much...

[RFC]

Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

I didn’t read all of the posts but come browse my storage room in chandler for a curated selection of bags. I don’t know what to do with them... seeing your final post now, I have that bag too. It is a pretty good one for all around not too technical looking or rigid frame for more flexibility/stuffing...

Rabbit hole, indeed.

I prefer osprey but have many others from Gregory to z pack to deuter to black diamond to rei to ...ugh many more in one liter increments from 8 to 50 , kidding a bit there, but not much...

LOL! I can see how backpack accumulation could be a problem. I have a thing for briefcases and backpacks. For example, the leather Roots pack that I use for informal business meetings.

[PeregrineA1]

I have a SpecOps Tactical pack and an Osprey Skarab 18 that serve me well. Took both for ten days of bus and hike in Costa Rica recently. Worked perfectly.


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[Tickdoc]

saw this article and it reminded me of how much I love Osprey's stuff. I have had this same pack for four or five years now and it has been awesome.

https://co-op.theinventory.com/the-o...re&/setsession

[CAAD]

I like what topo designs has to offer. I current use their smaller day pack, fits my laptop. Also for weekend trips I picked up their 30L travel bag. Great well thought-out designs. Super durable. Day pack gets a lot of use with no issues.

https://topodesigns.com/

[quattro]

Just as I was getting ready to look for a day pack on the REI website I first made my morning visit to the Paceline Forum and this thread was the first post, crazy!
I read all of the posts and Sunday afternoon stopped by my local REI to check out day packs. After talking to the salesman and checking out many different options I decided on the Osprey Stratos 24. I really liked the size, hip belt, adjustability and most of all the fit and Airspeed suspension. Gong to be doing some day hikes in Acadia on my trip in July, I think this pack will work perfectly.
Anyone else using this particular Osprey? Feedback?
Thanks
quattro

[AllanVarcoe]

Woah, I think I just found my new backpack!!!

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

i just recently picked up an REI trail 25 pack.

it is very very good for me.

have used it for 2-day air travel, no problem. most recently did half dome with it. perfect. well made, cheap, seems durable enough.



https://www.rei.com/product/136585/r...l-25-pack-mens

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[wasfast]

Way late to this but another vote for the Osprey Daylight. I've had mine for 4 years. Great for commuting and hiking.