Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I gave my sister a backpack for Christmas, she wanted one that folded up small but could be used for travel. I got her one of these:
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack - REI.com
I have not tried it but she looked at it in the store and decided she wanted one for travel and sightseeing.
Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I have used and liked both of those and also the REI Flash 18. The Sea to Summit is only 2.4 ounces and works great if you don't need to carry a lot of heavy stuff. The Flash 18 weighs 12 ounces and works better if you need to carry more weight. The Flash 22 weighs 17 ounces and carries a good bit more in part because of the pockets. The 22 also gives more easy access to your stuff with the extra compartment and pockets.
If you want/need to carry even more the Flash 30 or the Flash 45 might be worth considering. They are more pack than I personally use for day hiking though, but I am a bit of a minimalist.
I use the Flash 45 (2lb 2oz) for week long or longer hikes and even have used it on trips requiring a bear canister. For folks who lug more stuff it might be a day pack. It won't stuff into a pannier very well though.
The Flash 30 would be OK for the minimalist on hikes of a few days or maybe longer if restock opportunities were frequent and no bear canister was required. Most folks probably use it as a day pack. I am not sure they still make this one. Like the 45, it also does not stuff in a pannier as well