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well i'm in the market for a new daypack. i'd prefer it to be around 1700-1800 cubes. pack will be used along AT and state parks in PA. i have a few ideas but i'd like to see what the rest of you recommend. i can go either way w/ my water (bladder or bottles), don't really care for dayhikes. would prefer for pack to be suitable for scrambling as well as hiking.
thanks
Check out the Osprey Statos 24 pack, on sale for $99 at REI this coming week
http://www.moontrail.com/osprey-stratos-24.php
It rides well, has a cool mesh back, option to put bladder inside pack or in air pocket between pack & mesh back
I don't really consider this a day pack since it carries my entire summer gear set up including pad on the inside.
Osprey Talon 22 and 33
Also the Granite Gear Vapor Day (or ladies Vapor Day Ki)
bigcranky
10-03-2008, 09:07
I've been using a Golite 24 pack for a couple of years. It's a frameless ruck with a couple of outside pockets, maybe 1800 cubic inches. I stick a folded 2-section z-rest piece in the bladder pocket for support and it carries my regular dayhike gear pretty well. It's not enough for heavy camera stuff or climbing gear, though.
hikingPA,
you need to decide if you want a frame of not. The Stratos has a frame, the Talon does not.
Personally, I use a Salomon Raid Revo 20
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_558036_salomon_raid_revo_20_pack_usara_award_re views
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=22077&catid=516
I use a waistpack, and tie the extra clothing layer on the bottom so I can get to camera, bars, bottles, etc. Been with me through many a bushwhack scramble. Kinda like this, though if mine came with the shoulder strap accessory I ditched that in 2001: http://www.rei.com/product/747710
Richard Snider
10-03-2008, 20:38
I use a Kelty Redwing 2600 in winter day trips and 2 - 3 day summer trips. It's not too heavy and very comfortable. Large central pocket and appropriate size side pockets. Comfortable waist belt and shoulder straps and seems to balance very well. Mine is a few years old and has several hundred miles on it and shows no wear. Prices seem to vary depending on the vendor from $65.00 - $95.00
For summer trips I use the Mountain Hardwear Bebop. Small, light, & comfortable for light loads. I think it's intended purpose is for mountaineering summit pushes but I think it is a perfect day hike pack. Plenty of room for summer/spring/fall day hike essentials. I've used it for about a year and I believe I paid approximately $65.00.
BookBurner
10-03-2008, 23:29
I've really enjoyed my GoLite Rush this summer. Given your capacity requirements, I'd suggest you bump up to the VO24. Both packs have a lot of accessible exterior pockets which are great for water, snacks, camera, map, raingear, etc. The Rush also carries very well with no noticeble bounce whatsoever. I'd expect the same smooth ride out of its larger cousin (explaining its evident popularity among adventure racers).
Greentick18d
10-04-2008, 06:39
ULA Relay, light and tough
This one caught my eye a while ago. I don't have a need for it, but kinda wish I did.
Dyneema fabric is tough stuff, and the pack doesn't have a bunch of straps to get caught on everything. A little small, though.
OOPS! Forgot the link above:http://www.golite.com/Product/proddetail.aspx?p=PA5250&s=1
Here's another one: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/drycomp_summit_sack.html
i'm scared of the hip belts on those tinker. i have a north face daypack right now that has little hip belts like that and i just cut em off. useless. unless the golite carries different...
both osprey's and the MH bebob look pretty good