My best day pack.

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Sufler

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I've mentioned a number of times that I like draw string gym bags for day hikes. The free Geico draw string bag that I received on the way out of a concert met its end and it just so happened that Sport's Authority was selling the Adidas Alliance Sack Pack for $12 on sale. I've tried a number of production bags from Maxpedition and other higher end brands but it all came down to the inexpensive sack. Two side mesh pockets, one zipper pocket, and enough room in the main heavy duty compartment for basic gear. I'm keeping one of these in the trunk of my car for whenever it "hits" me to just drive out and hike out without having to pack gear.

Highly recommend!

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I like it. Been looking for a new gym bag, and that has everything I want: zippered pocket on outside for keys and MP3 player, room for light gym clothes, and a place to stick a water bottle.
Academy lists it-have to check one out. Thanks for posting it:thumbup:
 
You're welcome! I did mini-research these bags by reading some of the reviews on amazon. I'm still trying to figure out why what I call "fashion athlete brand" bags (North Face, Underarmour) are twice or even three times more expensive. Yet, this bag is much better. Just so happened that the local SA had it and on sale at that!
 
It looks uncomfortable to carry for an extended period of time.

How much weight do you carry in it?
 
I just recently got one of these for my day trips as well. THey work great for when you don't expect to do too much out there. :thumbup:
 
I couldn't tell you the weight. I had a 32 oz. water bottle, rain jacket, headlamp, 25 ft paracord, spork, 1st aid kit in a 5x7 waterproof bag, mora, leatherman, bandana, boonie hat, sunglass case, firesteel, mechanics gloves, matches, lighter, digi-cam in case, trail snacks. Zipper pocket filled with my pant pocket stuff. Very comfortable when we spent half a day on the trail.
 
My hiking buddy keeps a similar bag folded inside his bigger, 75-Liter-Pack. Last time we went camping to the beach, we had to leave our packs in the tent to go on a short hike, he took out his bag and packed his essentials in there. I had to stack everything in my pockets. Lesson learned.

However, I didn't go for a string bag, I opted for a 30L drybag with a large handle that I hang across the chest. That way I don't have to put all my stuff in ziplocs!!!
 
if your goal is ultralight, I highly recommend the Sea-to-Summit Ultrasil day pack. I own one and love it. It weighs 2.3 oz, and it can be stuffed in a small pocket when not being used. It has excellent construction despite being ultralight. It's made of very light sil-nyl and has a YKK zipper.

That said, my trail pack is plenty light enough, so I rarely use the Sea-to-Summit. I have an Osprey Exos that weighs 2 lbs and has gone with me on trips around the world in desert and mountain terrain. Since I bought it, Osprey has come out with the even lighter Hornet, which only weighs 1 lb 2 oz.

So, as you can see, there is no reason to use a gym bag with drawstring shoulder straps that will dig into your skin. There are much better ultralight options. :-D
 
Magnaminous_G said:
So, as you can see, there is no reason to use a gym bag with drawstring shoulder straps that will dig into your skin. There are much better ultralight options. :-D
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Interesting pack the Ultrasil. I like the reassurance of heavy walled material. Cord sack doesn't dig in and I like the idea of having that cord "just in case" - I'm thinking of a slight upgrade and replacing the stock cord with climbing rope.

Thanks for the suggestions, though!

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For more than a year now I've been using my REI Flash 18. Reversible and can be used as a stuff sack. Plenty tough too. I rigged the daisy chain outside with a shock cord so I can lash stuff outside.
 
+1 on Namida, I got one of those REI Flash 18 packs last year and it is great for a short or day hike in our very hot and humid climate.

I also got one of those Outdoor pocket size back packs from a big name retailer and even though the quality does not look super it seems adequate. So far the only use that I gave it is a tour to Paris, so no real hiking experience with it. I am sure there are better quality options out there but for the price this one is good for me.

Best Regards
 
I have one of those REI Flash 18s as well, I love it. When I'm backpacking, I use it as a day pack and stuff sack for small things. And when I'm traveling with the wife and girls, it makes a great low key diaper bag.
 
I like these packs, but the sting is too small for the weight I usually carry. Maxpedition has 2 Rollypolly backpacks that are a little more substantial versions of the same thing. I really like my Rollypolly Extreme (yes, it's dumb name). It has some pockets and better straps. It also folds up into a little ball/square shape.
 
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