Looking for a packable day pack r/o

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Old May 31st, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Looking for a packable day pack r/o

I am looking for a day pack that is fully packable. Any favorites?
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Old May 31st, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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What do you mean by "fully packable"?
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Old May 31st, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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A day pack that can be compressed and stored in another pack.
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Old May 31st, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Rick Steves sells one: travelstore.ricksteves.com
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Old Jun 1st, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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LeSportsSac has very lightweight nylon ones in that style.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2010 | 04:19 AM
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Backpacks come in many flavors, from the lightweight one that's on Rick Steves website (which I think of as more of an emergency backpack) to a serious day pack which can carry 50+ lbs, has excellent padding on the straps, and can be fully customized to fit your body to be comfortable for all day hiking. Those usually have some kind of internal frame and really don't "pack." What did you want this packable daypack to do for you?
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Old Jun 2nd, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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"a serious day pack which can carry 50+ lbs, has excellent padding on the straps, and can be fully customized to fit your body to be comfortable for all day hiking." - in travel terms that's not a day pack, it's a backpack! No-one in their right mind carts 50 lbs around when they're out for a day's sightseeing.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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I was just trying to find out how the OP really expects to use this item for which she has requested advice. I thought she was rather non-specific, which is a shame because she potentially has a very knowledgeable base from which to seek assistance.
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Old Jun 2nd, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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well I am assuming they simply want a bag to use for touring around in the day time, is "backpack" styled (i.e., two straps and worn on your back!).
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Old Jun 9th, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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That is correct.
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Old Jun 10th, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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I thought of this thread yesterday. I saw a group of 4 tourists in downtown Seattle. Each person was wearing a small backpack, and they appeared to be very lightweight, like made of ripstop nylon without a lot of structure to them. Sorry no idea the brand since I was driving by in my car!
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Old Jun 10th, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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REI sells one like on the Rick Steves site - rip stop, unstructured, folds into a tiny pouch (size of a fist, but flatter) that actually has a carabiner/key ring on it so you can hang it if you want. About $20.

And I saw the same gadget - different brand - at the central terminal at SeaTac in the Ex Officio store, again ~ $20.
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Old Jun 10th, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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Eddie Bauer sells those "packable" bags as well. They have totes, backpacks, and various sized duffels.
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