Casual Daypacks Archive

Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack

  • Osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack
  • An integrated and removable rain cover protects your gear from foul weather. It stows away in its own external pocket at the bottom of the pack
  • An external reservoir sleeve is located behind the shoulder harness Allowing easy Loading/unloading of a hydration reservoir
  • The zippered sleeping bag compartment provides easy access to your sleeping bag through the bottom of the pack
  • Side zippered access allows easy accessibility to the inside contents of the pack’s main compartment

The osprey kestrel 48 is a jack-of-all-trades. With a separate zippered sleeping bag compartment and external sleeping pad straps, it’s a fully functional overnight pack. Or cinch down the straightjacket side compression straps and take it out for a day of Peak bagging in the high country. Whatever you put inside, osprey’s light wire frame transfers the load to a comfortable spacer mesh harness and hip belt. This innovative suspension system ensures all-day carrying comfort, especially in warm conditions when the airscape mesh pack panel comes into play. When it comes time to unpack, the main compartment has top loading or side zip access providing multiple portals to get at your gear without struggle. Other storage features include a full-length vertical zippered side pocket, top-lid and under-lid zippered pockets, side and front stretch mesh pockets, and two zippered hip belt pockets. Along with the extensive pockets, there are dual front daisy chains and web attachment points on the top lid for anchoring gear to the exterior. Other useful features include an external hydration sleeve, tuck-away ice tool loops, and osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments. The entire pack can be shielded from the elements by deploying the integrated rain cover.

BURTON Cadet Pack Review

BURTON Cadet Pack

  • 100% Polyester
  • Imported
  • Four exterior pockets. One interior slip pocket

Skip the “rookie” hazing with the NEW Burton Cadet Pack’s authoritative combination of store-it-all volume and fully-equipped exterior organization. A deep main compartment handles the gear demands of travel, work, or school, while padded and fleece-lined laptop and tablet storage safely totes your electronics on the run. With lines and function inspired by technical hiking packs, the Cadet’s full array of external accessory pockets give you quick-access stashes for all the important stuff that can otherwise get easily lost in the bottom of a pack.

Osprey Packs Tempest 20 Women’s Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Tempest 20 Women's Backpack

  • NA
  • Imported
  • External hydration sleeve
  • Stow-On-The-Go trekking pole attachment
  • LidLock helmet attachment
  • Dual-zippered panel access to main compartment
  • Two zippered hipbelt pockets

Simpler is often better, and simply put this is one of the most versatile packs ever created. If you prefer going light and moving fast in the woods, mountains and around town, the Tempest 20 is the pack for you. 20L of capacity is perfect for day hikes, urban commutes or a trip to the market. Ventilated and comfortable, the women’s specific BioStretch harness and continuous wrap hipbelt combine to create an incredibly stable carry system that hugs your body so you can stay balanced on the trail, ridge or peak. We scratched our heads and updated our AirScape backpanel to use less material and glue while making it more breathable to keep you cool on hot days. When uphills turn technical, our Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole carry system keeps your hands free for upward movement. LidLock helmet carry achieves the same when you stop for a mid-commute coffee. Zippered hipbelts, side stretch mesh pockets, a harness pocket and top-lid storage provide all the organization you need.

Evoc FR Trail Protector Hydration Pack Review

Evoc FR Trail Protector Hydration Pack

  • Material: [body] 210 D nylon ripstop, [bottom] P600D polyurethane coated, [waist belt] neoprene
  • Volume: [size small] 1,098 cu in, [size medium/large] 1,220 cu in, [size x-large] 1,342 cu in
  • Waist Belt: yes, neoprene
  • Hydration Compatible: yes, 3 liters
  • Reservoir Included: no

Evoc’s FR Trail Protector Hydration Pack provides enough gear, food, and accessory storage to ensure that your weekend rambles through the foothills aren’t cut short by a lack of provisions. The hydration compartment also accommodates bladders of up to three liters, so the option to extend your day trip into the late afternoon won’t hinge on access to a clean water source. An integrated rain cover protects your supplies from capricious spring weather, and external straps keep protective gear and your helmet in easy reach.

Dakine Paige Shoulder Bag Review

Dakine Paige Shoulder Bag

  • 70% Cotton/30% Polyester
  • Imported
  • Rope drawstring closure and shoulder straps
  • Unlined
  • Everyday Backpacks
  • Backpacks

The Paige is a simple cinch bag to take with you on the go. This beachy pack fits as either a backpack or casual shoulder bag. Just load up the main compartment and cinch the drawstring closure shut. You’ll love the ease of this quick and casual bag.

Deuter Futura PRO 36 Hiking Backpack Review

Deuter Futura PRO 36 Hiking Backpack

  • Dynajin 210 | PES 600
  • Imported
  • BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN – Deuter’s SL packs employ the latest anatomical research and ergonomics for advanced performance on the trail; They feature a shorter adjustable back length, narrower shoulder harness, and conical shaped hip belt tailored to the female form
  • MAX VENTILATION, MAX ENDURANCE – Scientifically proven to reduce perspiration by up to 25%, the Aircomfort Sensic Backsystem tensions airy mesh on a flexible spring frame, drawing a ventilating breeze between pack and wearer’s back
  • REVOLUTION IN COMFORT – ActiveFit pivoting S-shaped shoulder harness and Ergonomic Comfort Lock hip fins of dual density foam custom fit by adjusting to each wearer; VariFlex hip fins pivot to respond flexibly to the wearers movements; Fits torsos measuring 14 – 18 in.
  • LIGHTEN UP – Trek further with ease; Innovative spring frame alleviates back stress by transferring medium loads onto the hips; Lightweight construction totals 3 lbs, 7 oz. with a volume of 34 liters
  • TRAIL UTILITY – Integrated detachable waterproof rain cover; Load adjustment straps at shoulders, chest, and hips; Plentiful interior and exterior pockets and loops; Hydration system compatible; Limited lifetime warranty

Osprey Packs Women’s Kyte 36 Backpack Review

Osprey Packs Women's Kyte 36 Backpack

  • Polyester
  • Osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack
  • An integrated and removable rain cover protects your gear from foul weather. It stows away in its own external pocket at the bottom of the pack
  • An external reservoir sleeve is located behind the shoulder harness Allowing easy Loading/unloading of a hydration reservoir
  • The zippered sleeping bag compartment provides easy access to your sleeping bag through the bottom of the pack
  • Dual upper side compression straps stabilize loads while lower, cross functional compression straps also serve as external gear carry straps
  • Pockets: 1 interior zip, 6 exterior

The women’s-specific osprey kyte 36 is at home anywhere on the planet. With a separate zippered sleeping bag compartment and external sleeping pad straps, it’s a fully functional overnight pack. Or cinch down the straightjacket side compression straps and take it out for a day exploring the Canyon country outside of boulder, Utah. Whatever you put inside, osprey’s light wire frame transfers the load to a comfortable spacer mesh harness and hip belt. This innovative suspension system ensures all-day carrying comfort, especially in warm conditions when the airscape mesh pack panel comes into play. When it comes time to unpack, the main compartment has top loading or side zip access providing multiple portals to get at your gear without struggle. Other storage features include top-lid and under-lid zippered pockets, side and front stretch mesh pockets, and two zippered hip belt pockets. Along with the extensive pockets, there are dual front daisy chains and web attachment points on the top lid for anchoring gear to the exterior. Other useful features include an external hydration sleeve, tuck-away ice tool loops, and osprey’s stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments. The entire pack can be shielded from the elements by deploying the integrated rain cover.

Osprey Kestrel 58 Hiking Backpack Review

Osprey Kestrel 58 Hiking Backpack

  • Die-cut Spacer Mesh Hipbelt And Harness
  • Fully Adjustable Airscape Backpanel With Foam Ridges For Ventilation
  • Sternum Strap With Emergency Whistle
  • Stretch Front Pocket
  • Top Lid Access

The Kestrel series has been developed to cope with any-trail, any-season. In wet weather and heavy downpours the built in rain cover provides protection. During hotter conditions the adjustable AirScape backpanel keeps you well ventilated whilst offering the load support you require. The spacer mesh harness and hipbelt ensure a supportive and comfortable load carrying solution. Whilst the adjustable torso length means the backpack can be altered to fit you perfectly. For overnight trips attach larger items such as a sleeping pad on the lower external straps and put your sleeping bag in the base compartment with internal zip divider. Keep the rest of your gear neatly organised with the hipbelt and lid zipped pockets and access the main compartment easily with the single side vertical zippered access point. Need your hands free for a short scramble? Our unique Stow-on-the-Go system means no more on and off to store your trekking poles, just simply pass the poles through the two elasticated loops for an easy hands-free solution. The single ice axe loop may prove useful in winter conditions and wet jackets can be stowed away from the rest of your gear via the front stretch pocket. The dual side compression straps keep your load tight and under control. Our Kestrel pack is also compatible with both Hydraulics and Hydraulics LT Reservoirs so you can keep hydrated when hiking the trails. Once youre all packed then pull in the reverse StraightJacket compression straps to tightly secure your gear and get ready to go.

DAKINE Heli Pack 12L Review

DAKINE Heli Pack 12L

  • 600D Polyester
  • Imported
  • zipper closure
  • Vertical snowboard carry
  • Diagonal ski carry
  • DK Impact Spine Protector compatible (sold separately)
  • Fleece lined goggle pocket
  • Hydration / Laptop sleeve fits most 15″ laptops

Vertical snowboard carry
Diagonal ski carry
DK Impact Spine Protector compatible (sold separately)
Fleece lined goggle pocket
Hydration / Laptop sleeve fits most 15″ laptops

Condor Venture Pack Review

Condor Venture Pack

  • Main compartment with padded laptop sleeve | Quick-access gadget pocket lined with fleece material
  • Additional top zipper for quick-access to laptop | Front expandable stash pocket
  • Mesh sleeve for iPad or other tablets | Padded back panel with mesh reinforcement to maximize air flow
  • Two zipper mesh pocket in main compartment | Back hydration compartment
  • Organizer compartment with multiple sleeves and pockets | Detachable/adjustable padded waist belt with webbing

The Condor Venture Pack is designed for carrying technology into the field. Equipped with a laptop sleeve, multiple compartments for quick access and a bungee retentive stash pocket, the Venture can organize and keep all your gadgets ready to go. Features: * Five Compartments Main Compartment contains a padded sleeve for tablets or 13″/15″ laptop and two mesh pockets * Top Front compartment contains an organizer * Bottom Front compartment contains mesh pockets for additional utilities/peripherals * Heavyweight webbing for modular attachments * Padded mesh backing for reinforcement and airflow * Detachable waist belt * Sternum strap * Side compression straps * Grommets on all compartments Hydration compatible