Best daypack on Reddit
210 reviews from r/onebag, r/ManyBaggers, r/hikinggear and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Osprey
4.5
(61)
"Osprey Daylite or Daylite plus. All the best features of a backpacking pack in a lightweight 20L size."
"Ospreys are great"
"I like the Osprey Daylite Plus"
"It is a great bag (but I’m partial to osprey)."
"Osprey all the way. I used mine for about 8 years of field work and still continue to use it very effectively today."
"Thanks, I’ll check out the Osprey Stratos 24... Any other recommendations?"
"Thanks, I’ll check out the Osprey Talon 22... Any other recommendations?"
"Definitely go for Osprey. Osprey Talon 22 for one is a great choice because of the ice axe loop."
"I have the Osprey Stratos 24 and like it a lot."
"If I’m doing any real hiking, I bring an osprey daylight plus."
#2
Matador
4.6
(23)
"I’ve since moved on and now only use the Matador Beast 28L both for travel daypack and for local hiking."
"You absolutely need to check out the Matador Refraction."
"I own both the Matador Beast 18 and 28. Find them both very comfortable."
"I use the Matador Refraction and love it, even though it’s unstructured."
"I’m a big fan of Matador. I carry the FreeRain as my packable daypack."
"Its outstanding."
"Just finished my 2 week Europe trip and have really liked my Matador Freefly16."
"Matador freefly 16 for more cumbersome day trips- hikes to waterfalls, summit volcanoes hikes."
"I’m traveling now with a Matador Freefly16 Packable Backpack and it’s great."
"I’m very likely going to pick up a Matador Beast18 in the future before a trip."
#3
Mystery Ranch
4.3
(17)
"Mystery Ranch Scree. Adjustable yoke for torso length."
"If durability and sizing are paramount, look at Mystery Ranch packs."
"I have a 19L Mystery Ranch day pack and I love it."
"I'm really enjoying my mystery ranch in and out 19."
"What you are looking for is called the 'In and Out' by Mystery Ranch."
"A Mystery Ranch Scree is 32L and can carry quite a bit."
"The MR in and out is nice for this."
"Consider the Mystery Ranch In and Out 19 as well."
"I'd be curious about one of Mystery Ranch's smaller everyday packs."
"I'd be curious about one of Mystery Ranch's smaller everyday packs, with the tri-zip access."
#4
REI
4.2
(12)
"Check out the REI Trail 40. I used it last summer for a 9 day hut to hut."
"Three other options to consider. REI Flash, Gregory Nano, Camelback Rim Runner."
"REI Trail 25 or 40."
"It's the perfect size for packing all the necessities."
"REI Flash 18 or REI Flash 22."
"I just got the REI co-op stuff travel pack. It’s 18L so not quite what you’re looking for but it packs into itself."
"REI Trail 25."
"If you want it very packable, get a Flash 18."
"Rei flash 18 with the back stiffener removed packs small and I think it’s comfortable."
"Rei flash"
#5
Aer
4.4
(10)
"Aer Go Pack 2 gets a lot of love from people who have the same problems you do."
"The Aer go pack 2 is perfect for this."
"Aer Go Pack 2."
"Aer Go Pack 2?"
"Aer Go Pack."
"Aer Go Pack 2 - it’s a backpack but you can flatten it and pack into your Cotopaxi."
"I love it…only thing is no ventilation and I’m a sweaty guy."
"You could check out the Aer Go Pack, I've heard it's quite comfortable for a packable day pack."
"I recently got the Aer Go Pack 2 and used it on a weeklong trip."
"Aer Go Pack 2 worth a look."
#6
Decathlon
4.4
(10)
"Check out Decathlon. The Quechua NH Escape 500 16L would work well for your use case."
"The 10L bags they have are lovely. Also they’re only about $10 or so maximum."
"I really rate their packable bags."
"DECATHLON has indeed got your back! QUECHUA MH500 - 20L."
"20L is what I love most, esp when I have to ride a cycle/scooter."
"15L messenger is good for fast retrieval of stuffs. very roomy too."
"Decathlon do a 20l which is a knockoff of osprey. range of colours, 2 sizes (</>170cm) and half the price of the osprey for pretty much the same pack."
"My wife and I have been using two simple and cheap Decathlon 10L backpacks."
"Get a cheap 5-10l that rolls up from decathalon."
"A budget priced one to consider is the Decathlon Quechua NH500 Escape Rolltop 23L, however it is out of stock in the USA at the moment."
#7
Evergoods
4.5
(8)
"I just got an Evergoods MPL22 and it's pretty nice."
"It’s my favourite purchase this year."
"Especially when hauling kids stuff."
"Has fit the bill for me."
"Evergoods CTB26"
"Just picked up the Evergoods CTB26 for exactly this."
"The chz is a big ol’ dump bag that seems to support heavier loads."
"I'm really liking my Evergoods CTB26."
#8
Eddie Bauer
4.4
(8)
"I use this on my fishing trips in the mountains, super lightweight and packs into a pouch."
"I have the Eddie Bauer stowaway 20L & 30L and I absolutely love it."
"Excels at function and comfort for a packable day pack."
"Eddie Bauer"
"I love the Eddie Bauer."
"I travel often and in many climates and I use the Eddie Bauer daily at home and it is a reliable all purpose bag."
"The often on sale Eddie Bauer Stowaway is the way to go."
"Eddie Bauer Stowaway."
#9
Gregory
4.4
(7)
"Gregory makes great packs and they have a bunch that are made to fit bigger people."
"Gregory, Osprey, and REI are pretty great brands."
"I suggest checking out Gregory packs, they’re insanely comfortable and have good ergonomics imo."
"Gregory Nano."
"Gregory has a product line for larger sizes - might be worth looking into."
"I like my Gregory nano 18 a bunch. Feels light on the back and is light overall."
"Gregory has bags that are specially made for plus size folks."
#10
Deuter
4.2
(6)
"I love my Deuter 28L daypack."
"Deuter makes small backpacks with proper hip belts, maybe they have something you're looking for?"
"I have a 28L Deuter daypack."
"The Deuter Speed Lite series and Osprey Daylite series come to mind there."
"Deuter Speed Lite came in black in 2021 and is still available on some websites."
"I used to bring a Deuter Speed lite with me as a day pack (great light packs)."
#11
Fjallraven
4.0
(5)
"The Fjallraven High Coast Tote Pack would work for your use case."
"I like my Kanken, got the more padded sleeves and a chest strap too to make it tolerable for a whole day."
"I read that Fjallraven Ulvo 23 is a bit smaller than it says, more like 20 liters, so just be aware of that."
"I have the fjallraven high coast tote pack."
"Fjallraven has practically none to speak of."
#12
Cotopaxi
4.5
(4)
"Cotopaxi Allpa 35L about 2/3 packed."
"I’ve been traveling with a Cotopaxi Batac 16 as my packed day bag for several years now."
"Cotopaxi Allpa 35L about 2/3 packed."
"I am eyeballing a Cotopaxi Batac 16."
#13
Greenroom136
4.3
(3)
"Ultimately decided on the Northseeker because of value for money."
"Ultimately decided on the Northseeker because of value for money."
"Greenroom136: Northseeker20, or 25."
#14
GoRuck
5.0
(2)
"I formally used a GoRuck Bullet 15L as my personal carry on and as my daypack when traveling overseas."
"Xpac bullet 15l is the GOAT travel daypack."
#15
ULA
5.0
(2)
"Carry on bag: ULA Camino."
"I think the best option is the pricy ULA Camino."
#16
Jansport
4.0
(2)
"Literally any Jansport will work."
"Jansport."
#17
Shape Charge
4.0
(2)
"I like my shape charge."
"I will recommend the shape charge."
#18
Tom Bihn
4.0
(2)
"I’d go with a lighter bag honestly."
"Any Tom Bihn would suit you perfectly."
#19
Patagonia
4.0
(2)
"Patagonia Packable Totebag is pretty good imo. Free repairs too so that’s a plus."
"Thoughts of the atom tote patagonia 20L?"
#20
Peak Designs
5.0
(1)
"Check out the peakdesigns 2. I travelled with that for a few years."
#21
No Surrender Gear
5.0
(1)
"I’m currently using the Paradigm Pack... great breathability."
#22
GR
5.0
(1)
"I landed on the gr1 21l... I found it perfect."
#23
Remote Equipment
5.0
(1)
"It works great from 15L up to over 30L. I own a lot of bags and it has been in my top 3 for years now."
#24
Mova
5.0
(1)
"Check out the Mova Rollup Pack."
#25
Topo Designs
5.0
(1)
"I use a Topo Designs 40L Global Travel bag and absolutely love it."
#26
Zajo
5.0
(1)
"I have this one from a local company and it's an extremely good value."
#27
Topo Designs 40L Global Travel Bag
5.0
(1)
"I use a Topo Designs 40L Global Travel bag and absolutely love it."
#28
Meadowphysics
5.0
(1)
"Check out Meadowphysics grass hoppers packs"
#29
Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack
4.0
(1)
"Stuff pack. https://www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/gb_en/ultralight-stuff-pack"
#30
Mountainsmith
4.0
(1)
"Mountainsmith Tour."
#31
EB
4.0
(1)
"I use a EB stowaway 20L as a “daypack” that also doubles as a standby side trip pack."
#32
Lii Gear
4.0
(1)
"Lii Gear Mr. Big 13L - in black, Cordura or Dyneema fabric options."
#33
Pacsafe
4.0
(1)
"I have it with me while travelling at the moment and it’s great."
#34
Hazard 4 Plan-B
4.0
(1)
"I've used a sling pack (Hazard 4 Plan-B) for day hikes over the past 6/7 years."
#35
Bellroy Lite 4L
4.0
(1)
"I use a bellroy lite 4L, so it is also pretty packable."
#36
Wandrd
4.0
(1)
"Prvke wandrd is sick but on the expensive side"
#37
Cotopaxi Chasqui 13L
4.0
(1)
"...with a Cotopaxi Chasqui 13L sling stuffed in it to use as a daybag."
#38
Sea to Summit
4.0
(1)
"Sea to Summit has an Ultra-Sil daypack which may pack even smaller but I don't think it's a significant gain if so."
#39
Mountainsmith Tour
4.0
(1)
"A big lumbar pack like the Mountainsmith Tour or Day models would get the weight on your hips."
#40
Matador Refraction
4.0
(1)
"The Matador Refraction has good straps for a packable."
#41
Osprey Daylite Plus
3.0
(1)
"I mostly love my Daylite plus, but the side pockets are some of the smallest and least useful I've ever had on a pack."
#42
Frost River Geologist Pack
3.0
(1)
"The first pack I would recommend is the Frost River Geologist."
#43
Civic
3.0
(1)
"It looked bigger and bulkier than expected."
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