Daylite 35

I've checked that one out already. It has a cleaner, sleeker aesthetic than the Osprey Daylight and more structure to hold its shape even when half full. The deal killer is the Aer 20's weight. It's nearly 50% heavier than the Osprey Daylite despite the lower capacity. That's because it's intended a

I own the Daylite. The Daylite is a superb pack. It's inexpensive, well-organized, the perfect personal-item size (even fits RyanAir), and lightweight. But it looks like a travel backpack. The reason one might buy the Transporter is the more premium fabric and sleeker EDC look. The difference betwee

I like my Osprey Daylite pack, just 13L but usually enough for my day hikes. The pack is small and light, but I find that it’s big enough to fit a change of clothes, extra shoes, food, and water They also make a 20L version though if you want or need the extra space

While it doesn't work for my needs as it's slightly larger and heavier than the Osprey Daylite 26+6, it's a good-looking bag and a good value at under $100.

Thanks for all the feedback. Decathlon's Quechua NH500 Escape 16 L appears to be the most practical option for this situation. It's only $45. It's designed for RyanAir's strict personal item dimensions. It drops 200g from the Osprey Daylight 26+6. While not premium, it has a clean aesthetic. In Sout

Aer Go Pack 2 or Osprey Daylite Plus - you don't need that level of structure or additional weight tbh.

Every airline i ever traveled had a strict enforcement of 7kg weight for a stuff you can take with you (this is a combined weight of carry-on plus personal item or just a personal item). Yes, there were cases when they did not checked weight but my bag was weighed too many times to assume that weigh

Osprey Daylite. Fits me like a glove. 2.5 litre water bladder inside. Enough room for my rain gear, first aid kit, and a few small extras. With the chest strap done up I barely notice it's on there for hours at a time and it puts no pressure at all on my back or shoulders. My view is keep it very si

I have the Daylite 35L (as well as the Daylite 26+6 and the Daylite 44L) and I love it. The Osprey straps are SO much more comfortable than any other backpack I’ve tried by a mile, I’d only ever buy an Osprey backpack for travel. I agree that a hip belt will help take weight off your shoulders, thou

I recommend a look at the Osprey Daylite 26+6. It is nearly the same light weight, simple storage, and the carry system looks to be an upgrade from the Plus. In particular, you will find the straps are spaced wider than almost any pack I have seen and also it does not have that extra fabric that sti