The dictionary is clear; A "day trip" is a trip that lasts one day. And it harmonizes well with our definition of a daypack; a relatively small and light back pack, up to approx. 30 liters, for trips without accommodation.

Now, you might think things are pretty obvious when it comes to the size and function of a daypack. Think again. Daypacks are our largest category of bags with items in sizes from 4 to 32 litres, so there is a lot to choose from. Whether you are buying a new or second hand bag it is always a good idea to find out these three things before you start your search:

• How long is your back?
• How big a volume do you really need?
• What kind of use are you aiming for?

Back length?

For a bag to be comfortable to carry, it must fit your body perfectly. If the backpack has the wrong back length, it will be difficult to adjust it correctly to the rest of your body. Most bags of a certain quality are marked with the back length and more and more now also come with an adjustable back. If you are wondering how to measure your back, take a look here:

Size and volume?

Once you know your back length, you should ask yourself; How much carrying capacity do I really need? Here you need to think a little about what kind of trips you enjoy the most. If you like to carry as light as possible and move quickly, you should stick to the smaller sizes, from 3 to approx. 20 litres.

If you are more of a slow paced person who likes to enjoy good food and drink on a blanket when your are out, you naturally need more space and can aim for a size between 20 and 40 litres.

DID YOU KNOW that we offer custom women's backpacks which are specially shaped for female anatomy? They all have a "W" in the product name.

Activity?

What you will use the pack for has everything to do with which details and functions you will benefit from. A backpack for fast activities differs a lot from a backpack designed for classic outdoor life. Where a classic backpack is robust and packed with features and details, backpacks for higher activity levels are more specialized towards one type of use. They are also often lighter in weight.

The Y LightLine Fastpack 1-24 is an example of a daypack that is exclusively designed for the fastest trips. Our Driv packs are also made for speed. The Vengetind and Rondane are more versatile and suit a wider range of activities.

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A very last tip before you start the hunt for your dream backpack is that you MUST remember to fill it with weight when you try it on. Only a well-filled pack will give you a correct impression of how it feels on the body.

Good luck!