Comments on: Best Daypacks and Day Bags for Europe Travel

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:16:00 +0000

I need a new daypack. I currently have a Western Mountain Sports pack that’s very light, but durable, has great storage/pockets, sternum/waists straps for stability, and a cover over the top zipper that helps with rain coverage and anti-theft. But the one feature that’s turned out to be a deal-breakeris the water bottle holders on the sides. They aren’t deep enough and my water bottle falls out when I bend over or get up quickly to get off the bus, etc. Of the ones that you reviewed, or have seen since the review, which daypack do you think best has all these features? I’m not a hard-core hiker, just want a good pack for shorter day hikes and sight-seeing when traveling. Thanks for your help!

By: Shana Dagny

Shana Dagny — Fri, 22 May 2015 02:28:00 +0000

Hello I need a day pack to fit my laptop and either be packable or strapped to my backpackers backpack. I got the rei crestrail 65 for women. I don’t visibly see anywhere I could strap it on to any suggestion for easy travel in Europe so I don’t have to physical lug two separate backpacks but still have a day backpack to carry my laptop in that is safe against theft?

By: Philippe Modard

Philippe Modard — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:18:00 +0000

Be waterproof isn’t a important feature?

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 03:21:00 +0000

Thank you for this extensive list!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 03:09:00 +0000

First off, I love this sight and it has helped me prepare some things for my upcoming trip. Now, I’m kind of torn between a couple different bags. I’m going backpacking in Europe during the summer for a couple months and need a proper bag to take with me. So I’m trying to decide between getting the Kelty Redwing 50L Backpack with the Travelon anti-theft Daypack or just go with the Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack which “comes with” a daypack. If I get the Kelty+Travelon it’s a little cheaper and I get the safety features of the daypack, however I like the look of the Osprey better and the conciseness of it as I would have to put the Travelon inside the Kelty. Does anyone here have much experience with these bags and can offer some insight? Any help is appreciated.

By: Bridget

Bridget — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 18:16:00 +0000

In reply to Rachel. I have an overland that I love and is super durable. I have brought it evetywhere. I think it is the donner style. Hope that helps

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:36:00 +0000

Some of the larger 50+L packs come with additional clip on day packs (usually about 15L). I like the idea of these as they can just become an additional part of your larger pack rather than using up space inside the large backpack. What do you think of these packs? Do you think it would be better to just buy a separate day pack?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:06:00 +0000

Do you have any favorite messenger bags that you would recommend. My old one has seen better days, and I prefer that style to a backpack.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 19:08:00 +0000

In reply to savvybackpacker.

Thanks a lot! The patch idea is great.
I may have been over thinking the issue a bit, but as it is an olive-green army pack with the letters U.S. painted over it, I wanted an expert’s opinion. A few patches here and there, and I’ll be able to use the backpack without worries

By: savvybackpacker

savvybackpacker — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 18:04:00 +0000

In reply to Pablo.

I wouldn’t worry too much about it. If it’s comfortable and it holds everything you need then I would just use it. Save yourself a $100 by not buying a new backpack. You can always throw a few patches of various European countries on there to make it look like you’ve been traveling a lot. Like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CCOXE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0014CCOXE&linkCode=as2&tag=thesav02-20