10 Best Daypacks For Hiking In 2021

Coming with a hydration Bladder that can store up to 2 liters of water, TETON Sports Oasis Hiking Daypack is a top rated hiking daypack that gets featured on our list for its low-profile cut that comes with adjustable shoulder, chest, and waistbands fit to give a body tailored fit. 

Design 

Crafted with high-density EVA foam that has honeycomb high denier ripstop layering, this 18-liter day back is ideally designed to balance the features, weight, and comfort. The daypack hiking comes with three zipper pockets, including a front zipper, and has multiple compression straps so you can tighten your pack down to reduce the bounce. Further, it includes 2-liter plastic hydration that is made of BPA free compound and integrated with a rain cover to keep the bag and gears dry, in case you encounter rains.

Comfort

TETON Sports includes an air mesh back panel that allows airflow to your back while adventuring. Moreover, its compression straps and shock-absorbing chest strap work together and result in low bounce when you are on the run. Moreover, the shoulder straps ensure the highest degree of comfort as they come with a thick notched foam stabilizer and comfort tape enhancements. These straps have multiple adjustments, which means you can still feel comfortable carrying your backpack even when the hike day pack is fully loaded. Moreover, the included hydration pack ensures that you never run out of the water if you are hiking in the warm surrounding.

Giving a sleek and stylish appearance, Outlander Ultra Backpack gets its spot on our list for its compact and lightweight design that provides impressive resistance to water and weather and making it suitable for minimalist hikers who love comfort and light traveling.

Design 

Crafted with an anti-abrasion and water-resistant nylon material, this bag has 35 liters of storing space that is divided into 4 compartments and has mesh pockets with security keeper on both sides. The main one has 75% of the volume and has a zippered inner easy-reach security pocket. The bag has another pocket on the front side where you can keep your little valuables like keys and has a durable two-way abrasion and corrosion-resistant SBS metal zipper on both sides and across the backpack. Lastly, Outlander is included with a free multifunctional carabiner that can be used to attach things or clip it to things like little camping gears. 

Comfort

The backpack is very durable and provides great strength to hold heavy objects. It has bar-tacking at several stress points that help in distributing the stress uniformly throughout the pack and increases longevity without causing tear or damage. Having a soft, lightweight mesh material and plentiful sponge padding to make shoulder straps breathable, Outlander is always comfortable to wear on the shoulders and gives no shoulder aches even if carried for long periods. Further, the straps are fully adjustable via buckles that ensure the right sitting of the bag on your back. Last but not the least, this backpack shrinks to a compact size that can be stowed away and can unfurl when the moment calls.

Another highly adjustable, comfortable, and lightweight daypack, the Osprey Talon 22 gets its spot on our list for its intelligent design that satisfies the needs of most day hikers as it comes with integrated hydration sleeves and with additional features for arranging both small and big hiking gears. 

Design

With a 420-denier nylon construction that is water-resistant, daypacks Osprey come with 22 liters of gearing capacity. The main compartment of the bag has dual-zippered panel access and includes a small zippered mesh pocket with a key clip. Adding on, it has two stretchy side water bottle pockets, two hip-belt pockets that are large enough to fit most modern phones, and a lid lock helmet attachment. Osprey Talon comes with a Stow-On-The-Go Trekking pole attachment and a hydration sleeve that can accommodate up to a 3L reservoir on the back. 

Comfort 

For comfort, the bag comes with Osprey's AirScape design that sits excellent on your back and consists of a mesh-covered, ridge molded foam that keeps the right level of breathability and keeps your back cool while you are hiking for long. Further, the included BioStretch harness and hip belt give a big, comfortable hug on your waist while securing the bag with a top-class suspension system. Further, Osprey has hex-mesh material on the back panel that helps the pack keep firm on your back and doesn’t let it slip during the action. 

Based on a LightWire alloy frame, Osprey Sirrus 24 Hiking Daypack gets featured on our list for its women-specific fit that has impressive panel-loading convenience, ample storage, and organizing pockets. 

Design 

The bag is made with heavier 210D nylon and has a 420D panel on the bottom for extra strength and provides a 24 liter of gear carrying capacity. With the main storage compartment, it comes with a vertical zip pocket, a stash pocket, a storage pocket on the front panel, a large zip stash pocket on top, side stretch mesh pockets, and zip hip-belt pockets. This bag also includes a rain cover that stores in a pouch at the bottom of the pack, side compression straps and top buckle compression straps, stow on the go trekking pole attachment, and an ice axe holder loop with a bungee cord.

Comfort

Loaded with a list of features that let you organize and carry your hiking gears with ease, this is one of the best day hiking backpacks for women that falls no short in giving a comfortable experience. The bag uses a lightweight frame and padded shoulder straps that provide excellent support to your back. Further, the bag uses open mesh design to keep an extra flow of air on your back and the whole bag can be adjusted by 4 inches to give the right fit and a less bouncy experience. Moreover, using its integrated hydration sleeve you can add a reservoir that can keep you hydrated if you are planning hiking in warmer areas. 

Featuring a signature 3-zip design that hauls hiking gears without any discomfort, Mystery Ranch Scree Hiking Daypack is the right pick for hikers who are looking for a daypack that is sturdy and designed for carrying heavy loads in rugged terrain. 

Design 

Crafted with 420d nylon Robic fabric and double-layered bottom, this bag comes with one of the best hiking day pack designs that are based on 3 zips that open the main compartment by unzipping the diagonal zippers or by pulling down the center zipper. Adding on, the bag has a hydration pocket inside the main compartment along with a wooden toggle to keep a hydration bladder in the right position. The main compartment is further supported by two zippered top pockets on the lid and side hip belt pockets that allow additional space for smaller items such as hats, or gloves. Further, Mystery Ranch includes an easy-to-reach water-bottle pocket and two tiers of side compression straps that are anchored to the frame and the outside of the side bottle pockets.

Comfort

With a unique design, loading, and finding gears in this daypack is never a challenge. There are two ways to open the main compartment, that let you load heavy and odd-shaped gear inside the bag. Further to make storage of gears more convenient, Mystery Ranch has 2 rows of daisy chains that are perfectly placed for clipping gears. The double-layered bottom delivers long-haul durability. Furthermore, it comes with an impressive backpack frame and suspension system that allow you to carry heavy gears and sits on your back for longer duration without causing discomfort to your shoulders or waist. Last but not the least, both the straps and waist belts have a mesh structure to ensure breathability as well as foam pads for added comfort. 

Designed with the Bartack process to ensure the best in class durability, Hikpro hiking Daypack is another extremely lightweight daypack on our list that has separated compartments to store and secure enough hiking gears and folds into a small pocket when not in use. 

Design 

Made with high-quality water and tear resistant nylon material provides long-lasting performance with the lightest weight possible, this daypack for hiking features three zippered compartments that are secured by durable abrasion resistant SBS metal zippers. While the main pocket is large enough to carry several clothes, the outer smaller pocket is great for quick access. Further, the bag is supported by a side mesh pocket that is also crafted with enhanced, resilient tear-resistant material. While Hikpro features double fabric at the bottom for extra strength, the major stress points of the bag are reinforced with the bartack process, which further enhances its durability.

Comfort

With a design that has everything you need for a casual and light day hike, Hikpro comes with shoulder straps that have a nice cut and sits comfortably on your shoulder. These straps are easy to adjust and thus can be set to a length that fits your body the best. Once set, you can lock the length in the position so that it remains the same for the coming hikes as well. Additionally, the bag features two-way zippers that move like a breeze and let you access the compartment in no time. With a design that allows the bag to fold itself in a compact size, you can carry it as a supplement while planning light outing events. 

With a perfect balance of style, comfort, and storage, SOG Ninja Tactical Hiking Daypack grabs the last spot on our list for its classic appearance and a design that keeps the gear organized and secure for short hiking. 

Design 

Thanks to its high-density water-resistant polyester-based construction and top quality of stitching, this daypack for hiking stands high on durability. With a large main compartment that is supported by accessory pockets, this daypack from SOG Ninja comes with a soft-lined section for electronics thus let your gear stays organized and always accessible. Further, each bag has a MOLLE webbing that lets you store a for a variety of accessories and comes with a tubing port for easy access to the hydration bladder pocket, as well as a hook-and-loop for a flag patch.

Comfort

Featuring a dual bottom grommet drainage holes to keep your gears always dry, this backpack is comfortable to use and wear. Plus, the mesh on the backside ensures the right flow of air. Further, the back of the shoulder straps are padded as well and they come with an adjustable sternum slider to let you find the best-suited length for you. Once adjusted, the bag sits comfortably on your back. The mesh makes the SOG Ninja Daypack breathable and useable all day long, in case you take it out for day-long outdoor activities.