Small Daypack suggestions?

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Klenchblaize

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For something a little different consider asking Peto to make something around the 20lt mark:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134046&highlight=peto
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Big G

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The first daysack i bought, many moon's ago, was a British army 30l patrol/field pack.

Still in use today as my fishing kit pack.

Cheap cheerful and no frills :)
 

Corso

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what's the general opinion on viper gear

the lazer 24 pack actually looks pretty good for the money
 

Corso

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used to have an e&e but it didn't sit quite right on my back

I'm looking to spend up to £150 on the right pack but maybe I'm asking on the wrong forum , I keep getting 'Bushcraft' suggestions and I'm really after something a bit more comprehensive, for day to day carry that I could take into the woods

its my own fault -I'll go discuss on the edcforums...
 

MilkTheFrog

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Nov 10, 2015
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used to have an e&e but it didn't sit quite right on my back

I'm looking to spend up to £150 on the right pack but maybe I'm asking on the wrong forum , I keep getting 'Bushcraft' suggestions and I'm really after something a bit more comprehensive, for day to day carry that I could take into the woods

its my own fault -I'll go discuss on the edcforums...

If that's the case, what was your reason for rejecting the Osprey Talon 18? Aesthetics are a bit marmite I guess, but it's a really well regarded multi-use pack. Can get them for about £50.
 

Corso

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no subdued colours, no admin pocket (as far as I can tell) slip pockets don't look like they can fit a gi canteen and if by chance they do the ruck will be twice as deep as I want

I am being fussy I know but I've tried most styles out there...
 

sum1quiet

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I have a 5.11 Rush 12 which I love, feels very well made and it's full of places to store stuff. Tons of pockets, looks easily good enough to be an EDC one too. Comes in a variety of good looking colours too.
 

Polecatsteve

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I have a 5.11 Rush 12 which I love, feels very well made and it's full of places to store stuff. Tons of pockets, looks easily good enough to be an EDC one too. Comes in a variety of good looking colours too.

Second the rush 12. Use it at work for my kit but admittedly it does have a fair bit of molle on it. Does meet all your other criteria tho. Used mine for carry on luggage and traveling about in the USA. Has 1 main compartment (2x internal mesh zipped pockets, hydration bladder slip. 2 outside zipped pockets 1 small 1 large (large being admin use) pen slots, space blanket sized pouches etc).

1 secret (behind the grab handle) pocket that's fleece lined and zipped. Sun glasses / mobile sized.

Large full sized zipped section to access back panel area (I keep reusable space blanket which adds padding too)

Mines got a few miles in it now and still looks good. Bit rough around edges.

Compression straps on outside I use to hang light jacket etc for immediate use. Or an umbrella (!?!?!?)

Good wee pack. However I feel you may not get around the "tacticool" look it has.

PS. I also carrys my sit pad and brew kit into the woods with the dogs on a walk too. Seems I use it for exactly what you are asking for. Work, day to day, woods.
 
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Wander

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Corso - you live in Kent.
Why not pop into Platoon Stores in Rochester high street and have a browse around their bags? They have those Viper bags and a few others so you can inspect them for yourself and I'm sure they'd let you load one up so you can see how comfortable they are.
 

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