Favorite daypack for half-day trips?

[jyw5]

I'm in alaska and many areas have spotty cell coverage and even if you are a few miles off the road, you are screwed if you are injured...

so I carry an emergency beacon or on longer trips, I have a Garmin Inreach.

also a garmin fenix watch for general nav.

[CwmRaider]

Navigation for me:

Phone with mapping app (Norgeskart or Locus Pro with topo map layers pre-loaded).
Paper map and compass as a backup, ALWAYS when in less known terrane
GPS handheld unit with topo maps installed (opentopomaps are ok here). This used to be a Garmin Etrex 30X but I received a new Garmin Fenix as a gift and it has 50hours battery with GPS on, OpenTopoMaps installed for all of Europe (I manually added contour lines in overlay) in addition to being a great sports tracker watch. As the maps are essentially the same as on my Etrex (TopoActive), the latter became redundant. To actually browse the map however, paper or a phone with an opentopomap app installed are preferred.

[lowangle al]

If I were looking for a new pack I would definitely look at the ones with storage built into the belt and straps. For a half day pack I don't think a full weight supporting belt is necessary.

[Danylewich]

Another pack I use when I'm out for longer is the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack. Basically a rolltop climbing rucksack made of Dyneema. Slim and streamlined, durable and waterproof. About 30L or so. Very basic but just right for carrying more stuff. I would use this for more mountain oriented stuff where I wouldn't want anything popping out of random open pockets or sleeves if I wiped out.

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[Greenhighlander]

I have been using a Gregory Stout 35 for the past few years for skiing , hiking , snowshoeing , and Mountain biking. It has held up really well and is very comfortable with the way the straps are designed you can't feel it is on when using poles. Has handy pockets in the waist belt .

[corlay]

I'm more minimal than many here,
and prefer a lumbar pack vs backpack (backpacks make my back sweat...)

But I only do 1/2 day trips, and usually in familiar terrain...

Here's what I use:
https://mountainsmith.com/collections/a ... 3829424280

This is their smallest lumbar pack.
There are larger models that hold more stuff, if you need that.

[freedom glider]

Here's what I use:
https://mountainsmith.com/collections/a ... 3829424280
This is their smallest lumbar pack.
There are larger models that hold more stuff, if you need that.

cool. i have been using an old (90s) mountainsmith lumbar pack. i like that its easy to take off - or spin around the body - to access. however, i find that during lengthy activities (like a ski) it works its way down my waist and ends up feeling tight. does yours do that?

im thinking that backpack straps would alleviate this.

am also thinking that bringing more than minimal supplies - as discussed above in this thread - is a good idea on longer tours, thus am also looking for a daypack.

[stilltryin]

I did not see mention of BCA.
https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/c/a ... ash-packs/

Edit: The details for each pack don't show -- you get an "oops" message. Sorry.

[corlay]

however, i find that during lengthy activities (like a ski) it works its way down my waist and ends up feeling tight. does yours do that?

not really, at all.
But I'm only carrying a few lbs of "stuff" plus a 20oz water bottle.
So not very heavy...

im thinking that backpack straps would alleviate this.

Mountainsmith makes this "strapette" accessory,
precisely for this purpose:

https://mountainsmith.com/collections/l ... strapettes

[freedom glider]

im thinking that backpack straps would alleviate this.

Mountainsmith makes this "strapette" accessory,
precisely for this purpose:

https://mountainsmith.com/collections/l ... strapettes
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wow. that is a great idea! seeing them marked as sold out tho. thanks for the good tip.