Day hike gear questions.

[Flexxx]

 

[upnorth]

I don't own a Fatboy, but I think it might become a little bit of a lopsided affair if you're trucking a full water bottle or thermos in there. Water is heavy.

Yes, water is heavy. One of the main reasons that I got a smaller bag this year is to stop myself from overloading on a day trip. I put a two gallon water filled Rubbermaid twist top cooler, with spigot, in the fridge over night. Left in the car, this is my refill station.