Luckily, the webbing is removable so that you can get rid of it should you not plan to use it and not want it dangling around you all day. If you need something different, bigger or smaller, please check my page with packs below 35 liters.

For more technical hikes and better versatility (depending on where my day took me), I preferred the Osprey Hikelite 18L slightly more — especially the additions of the larger zipper pulls, trekking pole loop attachments, and rain cover. If you're looking for something that can handle an unforgiving landscape, Osprey's own Sirrus 24 is a great choice. The side mesh pockets are nice and wide and can hold larger 1L water bottles with room to cram a few other things in them as well.The smaller volume of this pack also makes it harder to take too much weight with you, but we did appreciate the full hip belt found on the even smaller (and lighter) Mammut Lithia Speed 15. You can use them to cinch the pack and stabilize the items inside, but you can also use them to fix in place any elongated item carried in the side stretch pockets. In fact, taller men might find this pack too small, though that's less of an issue due to the lack of a proper hip belt. Both Osprey’s Daylite and Hikelite daypacks have sternum straps and removable hipbelt straps, a hydration reservoir, side pockets, compression straps, and a zippered main compartment. This is because it does not look like a hiking pack, it is a panel-loading type with a long zipper, which looks like an ordinary city pack.

Inversely, the Daylite is lighter-weight, packs down smaller, and is a better choice for general use. However, the Hikelite offers a slightly more comfortable fit for longer stretches on the trail and is slightly more technical in terms of pack features. See some differences between these two packs, please follow the link to see more about the second pack. The Hikelite 18 is the part if a completely new series that includes also a bigger pack, the Hikelite 26 which has a bit more features. If you want something ultra-lightweight, check this hydration Gregory Swift 20 Women’s Hydration Pack that comes with a reservoir included.As the leader in custom-fit backpacks, out pack-fitting technique ensures a properly fitting pack that maximizes efficiency, comfort and safety both on and off the trail. This option is best for short hikes where you won't be carrying too much but still need a pack for your water, layers, dog leashes, etc. Looking for a simple pack that provides great comfort and added features like an integrated raincover? I found it to be spot on with what Osprey designed it for: general daily use and technical trail hikes alike. Now, it may look similar to yet another popular pack by Osprey, the Daylite pack, but those are very different tools, see more below.