Outdoor gear is notably expensive, and it can be difficult to find a reliable hiking daypack that doesn’t drain your wallet. That said, there are bags out there that give decent property at reasonable prices — you just need to know where to look. Quality daypacks are likely to hold an ample amount of what you feel important. Able to take on any venture, your daypack is strong and durable. If you are willing to be serious about hiking, biking, exploring, adventuring, and climbing, then a daypack should be first on your schedule.
Here are some of the best daypacks that will have your equipment secured when beating the trails:
Top Five Daypacks for Hiking
Weight: 1 lb. 1 oz.
Capacities: 12, 16, 20, 24, 32L
Hipbelt: Webbing
Lightweight, versatile, and a great value
Deuter Speed Lite doesn't receive quite as much notice as the Osprey Talon or Stratos below, but it's the greatest all-around daypack in business in 2019. it's comfortable, ventilates efficiently in the heat, is among the thinnest daypacks on this list at just 1 pound 1 ounce, and still leads to add features like a hydration reservoir cover and outlet port.
Weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz.
Capacities: 24, 34, 36, 50L
Hipbelt: Cushioned
Very comfortable and loaded with features
If you prioritize convenience or plan on bringing a heavy load, the Osprey Stratos 24 is the greatest feature-rich daypack on this list. Its full metal structure and large hipbelt put the weight easily on your hips, and a wide mesh panel vents extremely well and fits nicely to your back. Also, the organization is great, particularly the two hip belt pockets and wide zippered access to the main section. Add built-in rain protection, and the Stratos ticks off everything you’ll want in a daypack. For those who need a pack only for day hiking, the Osprey Stratos 34 takes the bar. Its stiff frame holds heavy loads while simultaneously handling the bulk of the bag away from your body for greater ventilation.
Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz.
Capacities: 38, 60L
Hipbelt: Cushioned
ultralight backpacking.
Granite Gear’s Crown2 60 pad is a pet among thru-hikers and minimalist backpackers, and last year the Minnesota-based group published a smaller capacity 38-liter design. What sets the Crown2 separate is Granite Gear’s capacity to balance load and functionality. The pack is thinner than the Stratos 24 above, despite enduring 14 additional liters but doesn’t compromise inconvenience with supportive cushioning along with the back inset, hip-belt, and shoulder straps. Further, the Granite Gear has an outstanding organization with a roll-top closing for the main section, zippered hip belt pouches, and three large mesh holes along the body of the bag.
Front zippered sac.
Strong yet lightweight ripstop nylon shell fabric.
2 mesh side pockets.
Large main compartment
Those who like the comfort of carry-on packs will enjoy the ease of putting the Batac Del Dia backpack in more open, luggage items. This unregulated pack only weighs 12 ounces, with ultralight web shoulder straps and a 16-liter main section that’s sealed against the components, via the central zipper. Plus, a ripstop nylon case amps its weather-proof abilities.
You also see a front vertical-zipped air pocket and two mesh water bottle pods, along with an inner sleeve divider for taking a hydration bladder or a tablet.
Fully adjustable
Separate hydration section
Weight: 27 oz
Measured volume: 23 liters
The Osprey Talon 22 is a reliable pack that only keeps growing better. It blends features and a suspension only observed on bigger packs with a smooth and versatile design. It remains soft and functional for whatever venture we embark on. For more productive activities, the resilient frame provides freedom of action, and for hiking, the suspension provides a regular day kit well. For a fast-moving day tour, you can't get a more efficient pack.