. . . I'm looking for a small brightly colored back pack that I can use when I need to carry a slight load. A pack just big enough to carry a change of clothes and a few other things. Basically something half the width of a regular back pack. BTW I'm not interested in a pannier, it's just wouldn't fit all of my needs. Does anyone know of such a product? Thanks in Advance

get a small messeger bag cause back packs make your back sweat and clamy ,, I had a back pack for 5 years then got a Tim Buck2 back and never went back

I also use a Timbuk 2 messenger bag for large loads.
I use a camel bak MotherLode (military) for large loads and hydration.
I use a camel bak Hawg (sport) for small loads.

https://www.camelbak.com/

Another option might be a large bum bag. I use one that has about 8 litres capacity. That would happily carry lunch, socks, jocks, a rain jacket, spares, mobile phone.

Thanks for the comments, but I need something small that wont move around much. Almost like a kids back pack (Maybe that's what I'll end up with) ...I'm looking through the Timbuk2 website as we speak : ) thanks for the comments once again, please keep them coming : )

I'd also prefer for it to be worn like a back pack with two shoulder straps. Instead of a sling type strap.

I also second the Camelbak idea. They make tiny, small, medium and large packs. There's one that's perfect for you.

I do like the MULE & The Rocket Camekbak . . . in someways they are perfect. They are the exact shape and size as I would want. But I don't need the water system . . . I just need the cargo room. Are there Camelbak's like the MULE & ROCKET withOUT the water systems? am I over looking something?

Take a look at the Arkel Tailrider. I'm using one on my MTB for commuting and so far it's working out quite nicely. I can stuff my work clothes, lunch, and a few other essentials inside. Definitely not your typical bulky pannier. My back was sweating profusely when using a backpack.

https://www.panniers.com/panniers/tai...asp?fl=1&site=

FWIW, you can always buy a Camelbak and remove the hydration pack to get some extra space inside. A change of clothes definitely fits into a HAWG (I have one of them too).

Thanks joejack951 for the comment, but a pannier is just too big for my use. Although, I must admit that the "Tailrider" seems great.

It really is nice. The top expands quite a bit to fit a lot more in it than you'd think possible. It wasn't cheap but it's cost was easily justified by not going out to lunch for a few weeks. The integrated rain cover is sweet too.

Thanks for everyone's comments . . . I just bought a Camelbak "Cloud Walker". It's a hiking version, but it seems to be the perfect choice. I'll take out the water unit since I dont need it during my commute, but the good thing is that I can always use the watersystem for my weekend trips. Thanks

Don't count out some of the cute little packs you can get in places that sell Nike clothing etc., I picked up a really neat one from a little hole in the wall Nike shop in Waikiki, but you can find them all over, they're popular with high schoolers these days. As for back sweatiness, it's less of a factor with a small pack, with a light load, and there are packs (not necessarily small ones) made to avoid that, they kind of stand up off of the back.

I think you will be very happy with your choice. Enjoy

Thanks CB HI : ) . . . today was my first commute with the Camelbak "Cloud Walker" and everything went perfect. Because of all the straps it stayed really snug against my body, I could hardly tell it was there. Best of all . . . I set a new best time for my commute! ... I think this is because I didn't have to mess around with my pack as I had to with my past one : ) Thanks for All the Commets People : )