Dayhiking Backpack Recommendations

Deebo

Deebo

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Hey guys,

I'm looking for some help with finding an adequate day hiking backpack that isn't terribly large but has some nice features:

- 25L or less
- Hydration pack compatibility is nice but not required
- Provides decent ventilation on my back
- Has a reasonable number of pockets
- Not more than $60 dollars preferably

Any help would be great. Thanks!
 
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I use an Osprey Stratos 18. Has a water bladder sleeve, and a mesh back with void behind it for maximum ventilation, but it only has 2 pockets (Plus a few external sleeves), and I think it's discontinued anyways. Osprey makes great packs, though.
 
randomlooker said:
I use an Osprey Stratos 18. Has a water bladder sleeve, and a mesh back with void behind it for maximum ventilation, but it only has 2 pockets (Plus a few external sleeves), and I think it's discontinued anyways. Osprey makes great packs, though.
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I totally forgot to include the price preference in the original post until you just mentioned Osprey. I do hear that they make nice packs but they seem a bit pricey for me.

I've since also edited the original post to include what I would hope to keep the budget within.

Thanks. :]
 
Do you want molle webbing on a military type pack that has pockets or a civilian pack with the usual pockets?
 
Deebo said:
Hey guys,

I'm looking for some help with finding an adequate day hiking backpack that isn't terribly large but has some nice features:

- 25L or less
- Hydration pack compatibility is nice but not required
- Provides decent ventilation on my back
- Has a reasonable number of pockets
- Not more than $60 dollars preferably

Any help would be great. Thanks!
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For a cheap pack I don't think you can beat the Outdoor Products Vortex from Wal-Mart.

- 25L or less - 2600 cu in, at 20"x14"x7"d, a bit larger than the size mentioned.

- Hydration pack compatibility is nice but not required - Yes, with top center port and movable bite valve clip on shoulder strap for right or left hand use - bladder not included.

- Provides decent ventilation on my back - Yes, internal poly sheet frame, mesh covered foam panels with ventilation channels.

- Has a reasonable number of pockets - Yes, large main compartment with bladder sleeve, second compartment, third compartment with mesh internal pocket, all three gusseted with compression straps, two mesh side pockets for water bottles,

- Not more than $60 dollars preferably - $21 a few months ago.

It does not have a waist belt (not needed), but does have a sternum strap.

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Try one and if it doesn't suit you, reattach the tags and return it.
 
this is still one of my all-time favorite day packs
http://www.camelbak.com/sports-recreation/spring-summer-hydration-packs/2010-hawg-nv.aspx
of course new it pushes yr $ limit
but there are numerous used ones on the bay right now
that are no more than yr $ requirement(some less)
ya might consider buying a new bladder if ya buy a used hydration pack
18L/1120 CI
ya might wanna keep watch on the gadgets and gear section of the exchange forum
packs of all sorts come up there fairly often
but if its a good pack and reasonable price they go quickly
 
I've found this to be an awesome day pack It's tough, rugged and it'll carry more than you need for a weekend or more... and at about $40.00 sans shipping, it's worth it's weight in gold!

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Jason
 
+1 for the above. It's basically a Maxpedition Falcon clone. A couple of different companies make it. You can find it at various discount gear sites online for around $40.

I have an original Falcon and one of these and for the money, I would buy the clone again. Not as solid as the Maxped, but a much better value.
 
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