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    DAY PACKS

    There is no need for a full-sized hiking pack when all you need is 20-40L Day Pack for your hike. So read below to find the best Day Pack for your needs from brands like Gregory, Osprey, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Sea To Summit, Mile High Mountaineering, Exped, and Deuter. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.


    Mountainsmith Day, Tour and Drift Lumbar Packs MOUNTAINSMITH DAY, TOUR AND DRIFT LUMBAR PACKS
    Date: Aug 7th 2021
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link:  Mountainsmith

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    Gregory Jade Pack GREGORY JADE PACK
    Date: Aug 13th 2019
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Gregory

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    Osprey Mira and Manta Backpacks OSPREY MIRA AND MANTA BACKPACKS
    Date: May 13th 2019
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Osprey

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    Black Diamond Bolt 24 BackpackBLACK DIAMOND BOLT 24 BACKPACK
    Date: May 23rd 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

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    Black Diamond Nitro 22 Backpack BLACK DIAMOND NITRO 22 PACK
    Date: May 20th 2015
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Scrambler OutDry Pack Review MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SCRAMBLER OUTDRY PACK
    Date: Feb 16th 2015
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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    Sea To Summit Review SEA TO SUMMIT GEAR
    Date: April 25th 2014
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Sea To Summit

    Read the full review here.


    Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34 pack review MILE HIGH MOUNTAINEERING SALUTE 34 PACK
    Date: June 6th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mile High Mountaineering

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    Exped 40L Mountain Lite Backpack EXPED 40L MOUNTAIN LITE BACKPACK
    Date: Dec 26th 2012
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Exped

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    Deuter Guide Lite 32 PackDEUTER GUIDE LITE 32L PACK
    Date: Jan 6th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Deuter

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    Mountain Smith Mayhem 35 PackMOUNTAIN SMITH MAYHEM 35 PACK
    Date: Oct 4th 2011
    Reviewer: Ryan
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Mountain Smith

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