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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Travel Daypack Advice? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:59:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Astrid on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1442029 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:06:55 +0000 Astrid 1442029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really love my new Osprey travelpack, so I had a look and they have a women's daypack that's really pared down. Great for in the city. Just a very basic hipbelt though and it might be too small for you: <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/837028/osprey-flapjill-daypack-womens#tab-description" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/837.....escription</a> I've also heard good things about this hiking backpack, if you want one that's more "gear": <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/865638/osprey-sirrus-24-pack-womens#tab-questionsAndAnswers" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/865.....AndAnswers</a> Zibbets on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1440769 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:37:49 +0000 Zibbets 1440769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a backpacker and I would go with a North Face that's made for women. When the compartments are full, you can roll up your jacket and put it in the strings on the outside, the water bottle pockets will be super useful, not just for water, and the teardrop shape will be more comfortable than the squared off Burton.  I like the first color best. Have a great trip! Emily on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1439939 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:45:27 +0000 Emily 1439939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the responses  I guess I was mostly looking for a sounding board re: looks. I picked a bunch that I thought looked nice in a gear-ish sort of way, but by the time I'd done my online/in store research just didn't trust my eyes anymore in terms of what looked good.  Leaning toward the grey day hiker at this point. Re: function - I tried a few packs on in store (loaded, of course, Neelie!) and found that my short torso was a barrier to good fit, hence the search for a womens-specific fit online.   elpgal on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1438242 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:57:08 +0000 elpgal 1438242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Emily, Search for Astrid's post on this topic a while ago. She got a lot of useful advice. Susie on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1438061 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:01:27 +0000 Susie 1438061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Emily!  If the size is right for you, I like the look of the last one, for it's simplicity. I also like 3's similar look and it looks a little more spacious, if you need that.  Neelie on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1437974 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:25:53 +0000 Neelie 1437974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can you get to a store to try these on?  I find backpacks all fit differently depending on the strap placement and how they attach at the top, and there is a wide range of comfort levels.  Depending on how broad your back it etc can lead to different fits.  They all look really nice, but I would go with whatever feels the best.  And when you try them on put something heavy inside (say your purse) to feel them loaded up, not just stuffed with paper... (love the white but they may show dirt a lot if you put them down on the ground etc) Meredith on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1437929 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 04:10:51 +0000 Meredith 1437929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mostly just waving hi! I love the look of the NF, but would worry about them (and the Burtons) showing dirt. But I will leave real advice to the seasoned adventurers! Kimberley on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1437814 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 21:18:44 +0000 Kimberley 1437814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Emily!  No advice here but I wanted to say I miss your WIWs!  Hope you have a fabulous trip with your DH. Emily on "Travel Daypack Advice?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-daypack-advice#post-1437756 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:12:02 +0000 Emily 1437756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *sheepish wave*  Hello... serial lurker here, back after a bit of absence to ask for your advice/opinions!  I know there are some adventure/travel minded forum members here and I've put this in off-topic since it isn't really a fashion question, more of a travel gear question with an interest in aesthetics. My husband and I are going on an eco-tourism type trip tin March and I am on the hunt for a daypack.  I'll be taking it with me on excursions during the day and using it as my carry on item for the plane(s).  I think I need 20-25L of volume to hold my DSLR, light jacket, water, snack, swimsuit, travel towel, and maybe a change of shoes.  I'd like something with a hip strap, as we'll be doing a reasonable amount of walking/hiking. Of course function has to come first, but I'd like whatever I choose to look decent at the airport/beach/skiing/and potentially for city sightseeing on future trips. All of the contenders below meet my functional requirements, and I like the way they look.  What do you think?  Any other suggestions?   1.  North Face Womens Borealis <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/ca_ecom/en/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks-filter-category-women-39-s-backpacks/women-8217-s-borealis-backpack.html?variationId=J1T&variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY%20/%20BEACH%20GLASS%20GREEN">http://www.thenorthface.com/ca.....women-39-s</a> 2.  North Face Womens Jester <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/ca_ecom/en/sc-gear/equipment-backpacks-filter-category-women-39-s-backpacks/women-39-s-jester.html?variationId=ADE&variationName=COSMIC%20BLUE%20/%20MAGIC%20MAGENTA">http://www.thenorthface.com/ca.....-women-39-</a> 3.  Burton Bruce <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.altitude-sports.com/en/burton-bruce-pack">http://www.altitude-sports.com.....bruce-pack</a> 4.  Burton Day Hiker (floral) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ca.burton.com/default/women's-day-hiker-%5B23l%5D/F15-110411.html">http://ca.burton.com/default/w.....10411.html</a> 5.  Burton Day Rider (floral) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ca.burton.com/default/women%27s-rider%27s-backpack-%5B22l%5D/F15-110431.html?start=1&cgid=bags-luggage-womens-bags">http://ca.burton.com/default/w.....8;cgid=bag</a> 6.  Burton Day Hiker (grey) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Burton-Womens-Hiker-Staci-Plaid/dp/B00AZHCYH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423163146&sr=8-1&keywords=womens+day+hiker">http://www.amazon.com/Burton-W.....=142316314</a>