Comparing Daypacks for Men
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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| Price | $152.12 at Amazon Compare at 4 sellers | $159 List $159.00 at REI | $169.95 at REI | $196.00 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $60 List $59.95 at REI |
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| Pros | Tons of features, fully adjustable, comfortable, well ventilated, separate hydration compartment | Comfortable and stable, intuitive and functional design, modular set-up, utilizes recycled materials | Plenty of storage, comfortable, and durable | Sturdy suspension, excellent ventilation | Lightweight, only includes essential features, comfortable suspension for the weight |
| Cons | Runs small, side mesh pockets are debatably small | Non-adjustable frame, large size for minimalist outings | Heavy for its size, oversized | Heavy for the small volume, bulky, restricts movement during dynamic activities | Uncomfortable with heavy loads, lacks durability |
| Bottom Line | This pack offers a time tested versatile design that is ready for any adventure | Top comfort and stability make this pack the right fit for hauling your gear on any outdoor excursion | This is a comfortable pack with plenty of storage for the day, and an included hydration bladder | An excellent and carefully tailored backpack for the avid day hiker | This pack is an excellent value, providing all-around performance for light and fast activities at a bargain price |
| Rating Categories | Osprey Talon 22 | REI Co-op Traverse 32 | Gregory Citro 24 H2O | Osprey Stratos 34 | REI Co-op Flash 22 |
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| Specs | Osprey Talon 22 | REI Co-op Traverse 32 | Gregory Citro 24 H2O | Osprey Stratos 34 | REI Co-op Flash 22 |
| Volume | 22 L | 32 L | 24 L | 34 L | 22 L |
| Measured Weight | 30.7 oz | 41.0 oz | 32.0 oz | 50.8 oz | 14.0 oz |
| Back Construction | Vented, contoured | Contured, foam pad | VaporSpan ventilated suspension with moisture-wicking mesh and perimeter alloy frame | Suspended mesh panel | Removable foam pad |
| Hydration Compatibility | Externally accessed sleeve, holds up to 3L, bladder not included | Internal hydration sleeve, hook and loop attachment point | Dedicated 3/4 zippered hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger, Includes 3D Hydro quick-drying, soft molded reservoir (3 Liter) | Internal hydration sleeve | Internal hydration sleeve |
| Hip Belt | Broad, padded, with pockets | 1 3/8" webbing, countoured padding, ventilated outer layer | 3D cradle padded hipbelt with large zippered pockets | Broad, padded, seamless | Broad, not padded. |
| Number of pockets | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Description of Pockets | 1 main compartment zippered, 1 stretchy mesh shoulder strap pouch, 2 waist zippered, 2 side stretchy mesh, 1 back stretchy mesh, 1 top zippered, 1 open hydration reservoir pocket behind back panel, 1 internal mesh compartment zipper | 1 main combo top-loader/side panel zip, 1 internal mesh w/ overlap closure (inside of lid), 1 external zip on top of lid, 2 mesh side bottle w/ button closure/expansion, 2 oversized hipbelt zip | Top zippered pocket with soft touch liner; interior mesh zippered security pocket with key clip; zippered hydration sleeve; 2 zippered hip | 1 main zippered, 2 elastic top mesh side, 2 waist belt zippered, 1 back zipper and velcro closure, 2 top zippered, 1 bottom zippered, 1 bottom zippered for rain cover | 1 main compartment, 2 mesh side bottle pouches, 1 side zippered pocket, 1 top pouch |
| Materials | Nylon | 300D recycled ripstop nylon | 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip nylon, 420D high-density nylon | 420D nylon packcloth | Nylon |
| Outside Carry Options | Bungee helmet tab, blinker light patch, ice axe loop and bungee holder, front-side pole carry bungee loops | Trekking pole lash points, ice axe attachments, daisy chains,attachment loops, compression straps | Sunglass QuickStow system, rekking pole / tool attachment point with bungee closure system | Sleeping pad straps (bottom), ice axe loop and bungee holder, front-side pole carry bungee loops | Tool loop and bungee holder |
| Whistle | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Key Clip | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Notable Features | Blinker patch, front-side pole carry loops | Steel frame w/ 1 internal stay, hydration tube holder on shoulder strap, included rain cover, water bottle pockets angled forward to allow on the go access | None | Bottom compartment is very large but takes up space in main compartment | Removeable foam back panel doubles as sit pad, removeable sternum, removeable Packmod bungee |
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