How Do You Buy A Day Pack?
Day packs range in size from small enough for a short hike to large enough for a weekend trip. Most of the weight is carried on the shoulders, but you can still look for features to maximize your comfort. Be prepared to spend $25 to $100 on a quality day pack. Make comfort and weight your primary considerations when selecting a day pack. Extra features are fun (and expensive), but in the end you want a pack you can carry with little effort. Look for the following features to maximize comfort when carrying a day pack: curved shoulder pads that won’t chafe the skin; side compression straps; padded shoulder straps and a padded back; a wide, adjustable waist belt; and breathable, porous materials against the back. Look for a bag with the following features if you intend the pack to double as a book bag and
