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Posted by Bill S on March 10, 2008 at 11:22:10 am EDT
In reply to Daypack fit?? posted by pillowthread on March 10, 2008 at 1:06:50 am EDT

I agree with Fred. Daypacks are not intended to carry much of a load, just your lunch, maybe rain jacket and a fleece layer, some water, and maybe a tiny P&S camera. Look at the hydration packs that have a tiny space to put a couple items in, but mostly are a hydration bladder with shoulder straps.

Some daypacks also have a sternum strap. But at best all the extra straps are for when you are jogging or running to keep the pack from flopping around. A lot of them are less than a inch wide, which would cut into you if you had any kind of load.

As long as the shoulder spacing of the straps is not too great (doesn't slide off the sides of your shoulders) and you don't try to carry more than you absolutely need for a day hike, there isn't much to fitting a day pack. Fitting is needed when you get up to overnight-sized loads, or like me, carry a bunch of camera gear (in which case, look for a purpose-designed camera pack with proper compartments and tripod attachment straps, and if it is enough camera gear with your "super-birder" long telephoto, a proper back length and proper waist strap).

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