Who makes the best quality and visually appealing day pack?

Asked by metadog (378

) July 14th, 2013

Hi! I have a JanSport Day Pack that I have been using for over 20 years. I have never met it’s match in durability and utility. But, as you can imagine, after 20 years, it is looking it’s age and I need to move on. JanSport doesn’t sell one like this any more.

We do a lot of amusement parks (Disney, Universal, Bush Gardens, etc). Hot weather, rain, sweaty back… I carry cameras, ponchos, kids needs, water, etc.

I want good quality (a Swiss Gear bag shredded to bits on me one summer) and I would like it to look cool. I have a great bag from Oakley, but it is HUGE! Not quite a day bag.

Can you make any suggestions?

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The best ones I have seen are made by Spec- Ops gear. The catch is, they aren’t cheap.
http://www.specopsbrand.com/tactical-gear/backpacks-rucksacks-tactical-bags/t-h-e-pack-foliage-green.html

woodcutter (16377

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I love Osprey for the fit and functionality. (I used this day pack on a recent trip.)

syz (35938

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I highly recommend Chrome bags; bombproof, urban designs, carry anything.

zenvelo (39418

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@zenvelo, that’s a good looking bag.

Judi (40025

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I have always done well with Kelty.

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If you go somewhere and want to spend more than a day, the suitcase backpack by High Sierra is very useful. I thought it was a great idea to have backpack open up like a suitcase. I got one for my last vacation and found it far preferable to hauling around a suitcase.

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