- Ultralight at just under 3 pounds
- Crossflo suspension for better weight distribution
- integrated rain cover
- Not enough space for longer treks
- Not great for taller backpackers
- Made with tough rip stop fabric
- Plenty of pockets
- dedicated laptop compartment alone with other separate compartments
- Great backpack for travelers
- If the laptop compartment is full the space inside becomes limited.
- Plenty of space for gear
- Room for a 2L Hydration Pack
- Great weight distribution
- Comfortable ergonomic design
- Convenient firearm compartments
- Pistol holders a bit far back making them reaching them difficult
- Plenty of well-placed pockets
- Great pack for bikers with plenty of reflectivity and biking convenience
- Zipper problems
- Some don't like the small shoulder harness pocket
- Good backpack for working outside the office
- Secure technology to secure valuables
- Good amount of internal space and pockets
- Not waterproof
- Stiffer than most bags
- Good daypack for holding smaller laptops and books
- Bungee cords on the outside to carry extra easy external storage items
- Weight distribution is inconsistent/can be uncomfortable,
- Doesn't stand up straight when on the ground
- Ultralight 32L pack
- Comfortable hip belt makes the daypack easier to lug
- Can hold a lot of gear
- Hip Belt clip sometimes sticks and makes it hard to detach
- Good space for laptops
- Good bag for students and photographers
- Tablet pocket only big enough for a smaller 10" tablet
- Bottom pocket hard to get to
- Great city slicker bag
- 25L with lots of pockets
- Padded side pockets
- Comfy and stylish to wear
- Shoulder straps are too thin and can break easily if bag is too full
Weight | 2.7 |
Capacity | 30L |
Cubic Inches | 1830" |
Torso Length | 21.5" |
Current Price | Price not available |
The Gregory Mountain Products Zulu 30 Liter Men’s Day Hiking Backpack is a dependable lightweight backpack perfect for the hiker who does a lot of day and overnight minimalist hikes. The bag itself is lightweight and will comfortably hold up to 25 pounds.
Read our full review of the Gregory Mountain Products Zulu 30 Liter Men’s Day Hiking Backpack
Weight | 3.5 lbs |
Capacity | 41L |
Cubic Inches | 2501" |
Torso Length | 21" |
Hydration Pack | No |
Current Price | $148.95 |
The North Face Router Daypack is a great backpack to use as a flight carry-on or for the student who needs space and durability. The outer material is made from 500D Cordura® nylon matte ripstop fabric. This will add some toughness to the bag’s frame to help better secure all your stuff inside.
Weight | 4 lbs |
Capacity | 21L |
Cubic Inches | 1950" |
Torso Length | 21" |
Hydration Pack | Yes |
Current Price | Price not available |
The Badlands Superday Camouflage Hunting Backpack Daypack is a great pack for the lightweight hunter who wants comfort in a backpack along with a place to carry a bow or rifle. There are built-in holsters for a pistol on both sides.
Read our full review of the Badlands Superday Hunting BP / DP
Weight | 1.75 |
Capacity | 18L |
Cubic Inches | 1098" |
Torso Length | 15" |
Hydration Pack | Yes |
Current Price | Price not available |
The Osprey Escapist 18 Daypacks is a daypack built with the outdoorsman in mind but also integrates city-folk’s needs just the same. The bag isn’t large, however, if you only need it for a short hike or an airplane carry-on it will work perfectly.
Weight | 1.85 lbs |
Capacity | 15L |
Cubic Inches | 915" |
Torso Length | 17" |
Hydration Pack | No |
Current Price | $98.40 |
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 15L GII Anti-Theft Daypack is a great pack for traveling and working outside the office. Especially if security is your number one concern then this bag has your back. There’s a front pocket with RFID technology that will fit your wallet, passport, etc, along with the eXomesh Slashguard to protect the frame of the pack.
Read our full review of the Pacsafe Venturesafe 15L GII Daypack
Weight | 1.7 lbs |
Capacity | 26L |
Cubic Inches | 1586" |
Torso Length | 19" |
Hydration Pack | Yes |
Current Price | Price not available |
The The North Face Jester Backpack is a nice daypack that will work for both the dayhiker and college student. The 26L bag includes a spacious main compartment along with several spacious interior pockets to fit smaller items. Students love the space for notebooks, textbooks, and a laptop although there are no pockets specifically for a laptop.
Weight | 1.7 |
Capacity | 32L |
Cubic Inches | 1952" |
Torso Length | 21" |
Current Price | Price not available |
The Osprey Escapist 32 Daypacks is a great daypack for any short distance hikers, cyclists, and travelers who need a bigger, robust bag to fit everything while keeping all your stuff organized and in a specific place. Inside the pack, there are also specialized storage compartments to help keep things organized.
Weight | 1.9 lbs |
Capacity | 22L |
Cubic Inches | 1342" |
Torso Length | 19" |
Hydration Pack | No |
Current Price | Price not available |
The Osprey Packs Pixel Daypack is a stylish backpack for the 21st-century long-haul commuter, photographers, or anyone carrying a laptop and cords around. The pack is built with storing your tech in mind. There’s a specific compartment that fits a laptop, another for a tablet and even a tiny compartment that can fit a smartphone.
Weight | 2.35 lbs |
Capacity | 25L |
Cubic Inches | 1525" |
Torso Length | 18.5 |
Hydration Pack | No |
Current Price | $129.95 |
The Thule Subterra Daypack 25L is a great daypack for city slickers who have a lot to lug and are sticklers for organization. At 25L this bag is perfect for photographers, architects, and anyone who needs a sizable amount of space. This bag will provide comfort for your shoulders.
Here are a few features that you may find useful in a daypack:
- Hip Belt – Make the bag work for you while not exhausting yourself. Let the belt ride just above your hips for better weight distribution while your legs do most of the hauling. Extra padding is preferred.
- Shoulder Straps – I recommend padded shoulder straps, especially if you’re planning on adding some weight to your pack.
- Water Resistance/Rain Cover– Rain can be a bummer, even more so if it soaks the goodies inside your pack.
- Front Loading– Being able to open your pack from the front is almost like having x-ray vision. While a lot of old school backpackers stick with their old top loaders, I’m not a huge fan of blindly feeling around my bag for something I need at that moment. At that point, it’s almost easier to just dump everything out and repack.
- Stretch Mesh Side Pockets– Perfect for holding water bottles. Unless you get daypack with a hydration bladder, easy access to water bottles is essential.
- Front Stash Pocket– It’s almost like having a second backpack