[pct-l] Day pack recommendation?

[Jim & Jane Moody]

Jason, 

There are probably as many daypack choices as there are listserve members.  I went to my local outfitter with a list of criteria and tried on packs until I found one that came close to meeting my goals.   Among my criteria were: 



a separate compartment for wet or dirty gear (good rock climber packs all have a section for dirty shoes); 

modest cost; 

comfort with about 10 lbs; 

side pockets that would securely hold my water bottles; 

comfortable waist belt and shoulder straps ; 

adjustable for my body type; 

security clip inside a small pcket for car keys; 

water-resistant zippers; 

strong stitching; 

warranty from store; 



I ended up getting a Granite Gear; the Mammut was neat but too pricey, IIRC. 



Good luck, 

Mango 



----- Original Message -----


From: "Jason Minamora" <jminamora at gmail.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 3:22:23 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Day pack recommendation? 

Hi All, 

Unforseen circumstances (read: snow) and an inchoate plan bagged my 
2011 PCT aspirations. But hopefully not this year! 

Would anyone happen to know of a good day pack that can be used for, 
say, an adventure in the local mountains? Ideally something that has 
some capacity, as I drink like a fish and easily go through 3 L of 
water in less than 10 mi. 
The current situation--a cheap book bag that was handed out as a door 
prize at a conference and that now has a broken zipper and many other 
broken things besides--is not working out. Thank you for the kind 
suggestions. 

Cheers, 
Variety 
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