Practical and versatile, our daypacks are perfect for a day on the trail and everyday use.
Imagine you’re on the hunt for a new backpack—something reliable for daily use, yet versatile enough to double as a travel bag or for short treks. You head to your favorite outdoor retailer’s website and click on “Backpacks and Bags,” expecting to find a simple backpack for everyday needs. Instead, you're met with categories like trekking backpacks, mountaineering packs, and travel bags. But where are the backpacks meant for daily use?
You spot a section labeled “Daypacks” and click. “Ah, finally,” you think, “this is what I need.” But another thought crosses your mind—why not just call them backpacks? The answer lies in how versatile and compact these daypacks are. At 10 to 30 litres, they’re designed for daily use, perfect as a travel bag, and some even come as cross-body bags or totepacks. Brands like Fjallraven understand this well. A Fjallraven daypack, for instance, offers durability, clever compartments, and comfort—ideal for both the trail and urban life.
Whether you're heading to work, hiking a trail, or boarding a flight, a Fjallraven daypack bridges that gap between a reliable backpack, a handy travel bag, and your go-to for daily use. With its iconic design and practical features, a Fjallraven makes daily use feel like a mini adventure. Let me know if you’d like help comparing Fjallraven daypacks, finding the best one for daily use, or choosing a travel bag with similar versatility.
Now that you know the basics, check out these highlights to jump-start your decision making.
If you like clean, classic design with straightforward functionality (that’s been virtually unchanged for over 40 years), Kånken Laptop is for you.
Originally made for solving back problems in Swedish schoolchildren, today Kånken is worn by people of all ages around the world. Kånken Laptop takes this development a step further by offering a separate compartment for safe storage of electronics. Ideal for combining work and play, it will easily take you from your desk to your favourite outdoor lunch spot.
Räven 28 is a simple and hardwearing daypack with lots of compartments and clever pockets for storing outdoor gear, Its main compartment is spacious, but still has plenty of practical areas for you to store your things, including padded and fleece-lined pockets that will protect delicate essentials. There is also a zippered front pocket and two side pockets for drink bottles and other items you wish to keep close at hand. In short, its organising possibilities feel endless.
If you want a daypack that’ll bike and hike you into nature for the day, Skule 20 is it.
Foremost, it’s made from hardwearing and water-repellent Oxford fabric in recycled polyester, which keeps the weather out and your stuff safe.
It also has webbing loops and an elastic cord for attaching extra things, and is hydration system compatible!
Finally, it’s comfortable. The back panel is made with air mesh so your back will not get sweaty. Padded shoulder straps and an adjustable chest strap ensure maximum comfort during day treks.
This multi-talented member of the Kånken family is set up to last for years of weekend getaways, short trips or busy days on the move. Made with heavy-duty handles, a zippered front pocket and Vinylon fabric, the iconic design language of the original Kånken backpack is clear. It’s just a lot more spacious, featuring both a large main compartment and an expandable front compartment. Worn on the back or cross body, Kånken Weekender can also be held by the handle.
