Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Daypack for BWCA and real life
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butthead |
This pack works walking around the Road America race track, exploring the AirVenture EAA flight lines, as a hiking day pack, spending a day in the woods squirrel hunting, and as a daypack for canoe tripping, the shouldered canoe fits on easily with the pack on my back. butthead |
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PVnRT |
Rucksack from Hubertus |
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andym |
I like my Rucksack, partially because I tend to carry a lot of group gear such as the first aid kit. So the larger size is nice for canoeing. I also like that it works so well as a airline carryon. But it is bigger than I need for a pack around town. So, I use smaller packs for that and a messenger bag for work with my laptop. If I was going for an around town daypack that could handle my laptop, I would probably go with the Wanderer. And with CCS gear, you support a local small business and you know you are getting approving glances from the canoeing cognoscenti you cross paths with. Of course, they won’t actually talk to you because they are being quiet to improve the chances of a wildlife sighting. |
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ryanstewart |
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scramble4a5 |
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Banksiana |
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GickFirk22 |
ryanstewart: "A laptop case would be ideal, yes; would Mr. Cooke ever see that into a Wanderer pack? It may actually come down to that making or breaking the deal….maybe…" Ryan, I own this pack and really like it for both work and weekend. Designated padded laptop bag and good organization. I haven’t ran it through super wet conditions but I imagine the material will hold back water for a bit. Its taken a good beating by me and is holding up well. I found the the sternum strap needs to be engaged as the shoulder straps seem to want to slide off from time to time. And I imagine the molded padding will soak up water if sitting in the bottom of a canoe. Other than that, I really like it. Backcountry Adventure 30 Daypack |
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goetzc |
BlackRockGear Urban Bug-out-bag Message me for details if you’d like to buy it. I use and love my Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summit Pack for a lightweight daypack anywhere and everywhere. It isn’t for heavy hauling loads(minimalist shoulder straps) but it’s basically water/bulletproof,packs down to fit in a large pocket and weighs almost nothing. |
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Jackfish |
Banksiana: "A perfect bit of kit: CCS Rucksack " What Banks said. |
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bhouse46 |
I would rate the rucksack a great one night out pack, but a bit large for a day pack. I love mine, I use it as the food and kitchen pack for my trips. |
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soundguy0918 |
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S1R9348/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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Frenchy19 |
Frost River |
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brulu |
I like something about 35 liters, boxy and relatively simple. One or two main compartments, plus 2 or 3 smaller accessory pockets. I typically use it for map/permit, food/water, DSLR gear (inside a separate, small, simple, padded camera case), 1st aid kit, water filter, folding saw, sunscreen/repellant, a place to stash a rain jacket, etc. I've never found anything I like better than the Jansport Big Student model. Jansport Big Student The CCS rucksack is too big for my use as a daypack , but it all depends on how much you want to carry of course. I wish I knew of a silnylon pack liner that was sized right for daypacks. SeatoSummit's smallest is 50 L which is still too big. Garbage bags are so clingy. |
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A1t2o |
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gotwins |
I've also considered the BWJ Guide Pack or BWJ Wanderer Day Pack, but have only looked at them in the BWJ, never in person. Anyone have input on them? They both come in listed at ~28L, so maybe a touch smaller than my NF Wasatch. Link to the NF pack. North Face Wasatch https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/wasatch-reissue-nf0a3kuq |
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StLouisPaddler |
A1t2o: "I like my REI Flash 22. It has several pockets, is very light weight, and the perfect size for me. I wear it on my front while portaging. It easily holds my tackle box and pump water filter." +1 |
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ockycamper |
Canoe style rucksacks are hardly suited for "real life". They are also a lot heavier then other packs The typical backpacking pack is also not really set up for an EDC style pack back and forth to work as they are primarily just one big open pocket. Check out the Entity line of Maxpedition. They have packs in all sizes, styles and types that are designed to "blend in". I have used these for BWCA trips, and also use them for work, baseball games, and EDC purposes. They don't look like backpacking packs. They don't look like canoe packs. And most of all they don't look tactical. They are the epitome of "grey man" |
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doubledown |
This one has has taken a lot of abuse and looks the same. It doesn’t have padding for a laptop but that’s the only place it falls short. https://www.amazon.com/Såk-Gear-BackSåk-Waterproof-Backpack/dp/B06XDWHGH6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=skogakust+dry+bags&qid=1625691853&sprefix=skogakust&sr=8-4 |
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PeaceFrog |
ryanstewart: "Does anybody have a daypack that adapts well to the BWCA and normal suburban dad life? I usually carry a small book-bag sized backpack in my canoe on day trips to hold lunch, bug spray, water, sunscreen, cameras, a book, and rain gear. I have been using my old college backpack (10 year old north face bag) but am looking to upgrade. When not canoeing, I use my bag to carry a laptop and lunch along with other daily things to and from work; I also use it on day trips to parks, day hiking trips, and to the zoo with the kids. Any suggestions?" I'm trying something new this go around. I purchased a 30L dry pack for our daytrips. Been using it while wading our local creeks and fishing. Nice to know everything will be dry if a storm whips up or I get waist deep in the creek. So far so good. |
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tranquilwaters67 |
I've also been leaning more towards waxed canvas stuff when appropriate; they make a couple of rucksacks which I think might be a great option for you. I'd highly recommend a look. They are pricey, but no more, and maybe less than Frost River for similar gear. very worth taking a look. |
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Blatz |
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