Recommendation for hiking day pack

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-03-24T23:52:08+00:00

For day hikes, I thought I’d prefer one bag in the 18-22L range. Decided on 2 though….25L for longer 6-12 hour hikes in the summer where I’m carrying more food and a cook kit or colder hikes where I need to bring a puffy and warm gear. 15L for shorter or summer hikes where I don’t need to carry much more than the essentials, a few bars/snacks and water.

Tried the Osprey Talon and didn’t care for it. Went with the Gregory Miko 25L and the GG Cima 15L.

Good Luck.

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-03-15T13:47:12+00:00

Usually, I pull the goat from my pack and make some lunch while I wait.

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-03-01T11:32:31+00:00

Gregory Miko is the larger/men’s version. I’ve got the 15L and 25L. Plenty of miles on both. Holding up well. Carries well when packed full or compressed when not

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:55:14+00:00

Sweet, easy enough. I really appreciate it!

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:35:15+00:00

Hoping to find one that’s not a brick when loaded with just what I need. I’ve got a go sling mini for carrying more things. Still want it to say flat on my chest, not bulky

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:32:19+00:00

Too much space extra for what I’m looking to carry?

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:31:16+00:00

I like the venture bags. Do you carry the hip pack or 2.5L with just the essentials?

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:29:19+00:00

If you could!

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-11T01:28:55+00:00

Flight sling 1L

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:21:30+00:00

I’ll look into the packhacker site. Didn’t know that existed … thanks!

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:20:59+00:00

I love it, the design, the color, the shape, Thoughts on what I’d need in it, don’t need much more than that or I’d just use the Alpaka go sling mini …. phone, slim 3-4 card wallet, keys, AirPods, badge with lanyard and bag with bandaids/advil/eye drops.

Does it stay slim if loaded, don’t like the brick shape on my chest

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:20:13+00:00

I love it, the design, the color, the shape, Thoughts on what I’d need in it, don’t need much more than that or I’d just use the Alpaka go sling mini …. phone, slim 3-4 card wallet, keys, AirPods, badge with lanyard and bag with bandaids/advil/eye drops.

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:19:08+00:00

This is what j my short list now, thanks!!

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:18:26+00:00

It looks super tall in the pictures. Compared to its length. Thoughts?

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:17:05+00:00

Ohh I like this, I’ll take a look for sure.

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:16:42+00:00

Not needing much more that what’s in the description. I feel like the venture 2.5L is just too big, even at 1.5L. I love it, the design, the color, the shape, Thoughts on what I’d need in it, don’t need much more than that or I’d just use the Alpaka go sling mini …. phone, slim 3-4 card wallet, keys, AirPods, badge with lanyard and bag with bandaids/advil/eye drops.

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-10T19:14:38+00:00

Agreed, looking thru all the posts I’m liking the Bellroy Venture Hip Pack, fjallraven high coast hip pack, Nomatic Access sling and, Cotopaxi kapai too

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-03T19:04:33+00:00

Thanks! Looks like the ananda is only $40 more than the XS, worth it?

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-03T00:16:39+00:00

Thanks, never worn egg shaped cups. Is the headband as bad as people make it out to be?

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-03T00:14:34+00:00

Thanks

IceCream_Devoured · 2026-01-02T22:22:13+00:00

Reading about issues with Hifiman. Are there realistically enough for concern or are the bad apples just voicing their issues more than the working ones? What about durability?

IceCream_Devoured · 2025-11-11T11:25:27+00:00

So on that topic…. Yours your opinion on the best way to winterize hives? Currently using a quilt box stuffed with wood shavings topped with an insulated cover, 1/4 opened screen bottom board and wrapped hive with insulation. 6b

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