A bag shouldn't feel heavy before you've put anything in it. A lot of everyday packs come loaded with thick padding and hardware you never use, and by the end of the day your shoulders know about it. This lightweight backpack weighs about 1.17 lb and still gives you 30 liters of room, so most of what you're carrying is your own stuff.
It covers the ordinary days. Gym clothes and lunch on a weekday, a picnic and a jacket on Saturday, a long walk with the family on Sunday. The main compartment takes the bulky things, the front pocket keeps your keys and wallet from sinking to the bottom, and the mesh side pockets hold a bottle where you can reach it without taking off the bag.
Here's why it feels easy to wear. The padded shoulder straps adjust to your fit, and the ventilated back panel helps with airflow when you're walking fast on a warm day. When it's only half full, the compression straps pull the load in tight, so it doesn't sag and swing around behind you.
Two limits you should know. The water-repellent coating helps with light rain and splashes, but this is not a fully waterproof bag, so don't leave a laptop in it in a downpour. There's also no dedicated laptop sleeve listed for this pack, so use a padded case if you carry one.
Why you'll like it:
- About 1.17 lb empty, so your shoulders carry your gear and not the bag.
- 30 liters of space in the main compartment for a full day's worth of things.
- A front pocket and mesh side pockets keep small items and bottles organized.
- A ventilated back panel helps airflow when the walk gets warm.
- Adjustable padded shoulder straps help you dial in the fit.
- Compression straps stop a half-empty bag from sagging, and a front cord holds a jacket.
- Six colors, from Black and Dark Blue to Orange and Red.
Specifications:
- Product type: hiking backpack / daypack
- Capacity: 30 liters
- Weight: approx. 1.17 lb (530 g)
- Closure: zipper
- Storage: main compartment, front pocket, mesh side pockets
- Attachment: compression straps and front elastic cord
- Material: nylon or polyester with a water-repellent coating
- Water resistance: water-resistant, not fully waterproof
- Colors: Orange, Dark Green, Dark Blue, Blue, Red, Black
All the room you need. Almost none of the weight.