Backpack Reviews

The REI Traverse 32 is a versatile daypack designed for longer day hikes with features that lend themselves to four-season use. It is a top loader with a floating lid, a front stretch pocket, a side zipper in the main compartment, and …

The REI Trailmade 60L is a high-quality, affordable, and lightweight multi-day backpack that’s great for beginner backpacking or backpackers on a budget. Priced at just $125 (on sale), it is a best buy with an adjustable length torso, so you get a …

The REI Flash 22 is a frameless daypack for easy day hikes, commuting, and travel. It is loaded with features, including a fold-over top pocket, a laptop-compatible hydration sleeve, internal organizational sleeves, a hidden side security pocket, trekking pole holders, daisy chains, …

The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 is a frameless daypack with vest-style shoulder straps with stretch mesh pockets. Weighing 19.5 oz, it’s a great pack for day hikes and travel with a front zipper that lets you access the content of the main …

The Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo is a 36-liter ultralight backpack with vest-style shoulder straps and an optional removable hip belt. While it’s designed for fastpacking (running and backpacking), it also makes an excellent daypack for extended hikes as well as a great …

The Deuter Speed Lite 30 is a do-everything backpack that can be used for hiking, peakbagging, trail-running, and even fast and light overnight trips. Weighing 30 ounces, it’s got vest-style shoulder straps with scaled-back padding and a lightweight frame. But a host …

The Osprey Rook 50 is a multi-day internal frame backpack with a ventilated, adjustable-length torso that will keep you cooler and more comfortable in hot weather. It has top and bottom access points so you can quickly access gear buried deep in …

The Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 50 Liter Backpack (CTUG-50) is a custom-made ultralight roll-top backpack made with XPAC VX21, a highly durable and lightweight waterproof fabric commonly used before Dyneema DCF and Ultra appeared on the ultralight backpacking scene. The pack is …

The Gregory Zulu 24 LT is a ventilated men’s daypack with a suspended mesh back panel and hipbelt that cups your hips and torso, helping to dry perspiration faster in hot and humid weather. It has a fully featured hip belt with …

The Osprey Exos Pro 55 Backpack is a ventilated and adjustable-length ultralight backpack that weighs 33.2 oz. It’s basically an ultralight redo of the heavier Osprey Exos 58 Backpack, that’s 11.8 oz lighter-weight using recycled fabrics with a few minor changes to …

The NEMO Resolve 35L Backpack is a mid-size technical backpack with enough volume for short backpacking trips or strenuous day hikes requiring extra gear and supplies. It’s made with durable and highly water-resistant fabric that NEMO can fully recycle at the end …

The Gregory Jade 24 LT is a ventilated women’s daypack with a suspended mesh back panel and hip belt that cups your hips and torso, keeping you cool and drier in hot and humid weather. It has a fully featured hip belt …

The Gossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack is a 42-liter frameless roll-top backpack that weighs 25 oz. Being frameless it’s best for carrying loads under 20 to 25 pounds and makes a nice ultralight backpack for multi-day trips and extended day hikes. In many …

While the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Backpack is primarily designed for fastpacking, it makes an awesome daypack for hikers who prefer walking over running. Its vest-style shoulder harness distributes the load across your chest and back for a more comfortable carry. Numerous …