Melo Villareal
Find the Best Daypacks for Backpackers
The most important part of an excellent backpacking trip is the backpack itself. Choosing one is quite tricky, and while you may prefer a large one that would fit everything you have, a smaller daypack that fits less but is more comfortable and safe for your back is a better choice overall. To help you get started, here are just a few of the best daypacks used and loved by the most avid backpackers worldwide.
Osprey Raptor 10 M/L
The Raptor 10 has an ideal volume for everyday hiking or riding at 10 liters for the Medium/Large version (there’s also the S/M version that only fits 8 liters), and it includes a 3-liter HydraForm water reservoir to keep you hydrated every minute of your trip. The main attractions, however, are the excellent build quality, with many unique features like the adjustable LidLock, magnetic sternum strap buckle, NoScratch top slash pocket, and more, which improve your experience and your life easier, allowing you to focus on the adventure.
JanSport Equinox
The 3-liter Equinox from JanSport is much smaller than the Raptor 10 above. However, it is meant for city exploration, which it can accomplish perfectly for anyone. The daypack is big enough to fit anything you need on a usual day-long trip through a city, and the design is inconspicuous to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Osprey Kestrel 38
Another quality daypack from Osprey, the Kestrel 38, is the ultimate backpack for mountaineering and long camping trips. It is 38 liters in volume, which means it will fit anything you need. It has many valuable features for trekking, like the pole attachment, integrated rain cover, zippered sleeping bag accessory, and more.
The North Face Gulper/Dusky
The Gulper/Dusky (men’s and women’s versions, respectively) is a lovely medium-sized day pack for all your daily trips. It is perfect for trail runs, short trekking, and rides that won’t take more than a day, and the clever hydration system will keep you active and effective at all times while the perforated foam back panel and straps make it extremely comfortable to wear.
CamelBak MULE/LUXE
The MULE/LUXE daypacks have established themselves as the leading choice for those who need a sturdy and reliable pack for anything from city exploration to trail runs, daily hikes, and bike rides. The 10-liter volume ensures that you’ll always have more than enough space for anything you may need, the 3-liter hydration accessory will keep you hydrated at all times for a full day and a half, and the ventilated back panel with lumbar support makes it very easy and comfortable to carry the pack on your back all day long.
There’s a whole world of backpacks, and choosing the perfect one is challenging, especially when many brands and models would work. If you’re unsure about the daypack you need for backpacking, start by looking at the above ones, then work your way from there (chances are you’ll actually like one of these since they’re pretty much the best).
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