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Hiking Day Packs

Hiking Day Packs


We have a great selection of backpacks in store and online in a variety of colors, sizes and with numerous features. Our pack brands include: The North Face, Gregory, Patagonia, Topo Designs, Fjallraven, Cotopaxi, Herschel, OSPREY, Pura Vida and more! Whether you need a day pack for the upcoming school year or simply everyday commuting adventures, we've got you covered. 

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TNF White Metallic Melange - Mid Grey The North Face Recon Backpack - Women's The North Face The North Face Recon Backpack - Women's The North Face
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from $109.00
from $109.00
An icon reimagined, the Women’s Recon excels as a daypack with its women-specific suspension, large mesh storage pocket, and daisy-chain attachment points. Features:  The women-specific FlexVent™ ...
Smolder Blue / 30L Patagonia Refugio Backpack 30L Patagonia Refugio Backpack 30L Patagonia Inc Patagonia Refugio Backpack 30L Patagonia Refugio Backpack 30L Patagonia Inc
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$129.00
$129.00
The largest of our core daypack line, the Refugio Daypack 30L has a few more features and a slightly greater carrying capacity for heavier workloads or days when you might need gym clothes or cl...
TNF Black / 28L The North Face Jester Backpack The North Face The North Face Jester Backpack The North Face
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$90.00
$90.00
Our classic Jester pack has a padded laptop sleeve, simplified organization, and it can stand up completely unsupported. It’s also endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Features...
Current Blue Patagonia Black Hole Mini Mlc Patagonia Black Hole Mini Mlc Patagonia Inc Patagonia Black Hole Mini Mlc Patagonia Black Hole Mini Mlc Patagonia Inc
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$199.00
$199.00
SPECS: Weight: 2 lbs. 13 oz. Dimensions:20" x 12" x 7" DESIGN & DETAILS: Built with recycled materials and a recycled TPU-film laminate; meets tighter carry-on requirements Large main com...
TNF Black / TNF Black The North Face Borealis Backpack The North Face Borealis Backpack The North Face The North Face Borealis Backpack The North Face Borealis Backpack The North Face
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$115.00
$115.00
When we built the Borealis, we had one goal—create the ultimate daypack. 25 years later, its legacy continues. Originally designed with the organization needed for a full day on the trail, it has ...
Black Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L Patagonia Inc Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L Patagonia Inc
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$149.00
$149.00
The Patagonia Black Hole Backpack - 25L is a tough enough pack for the daily essentials. Haul a laptop, hoodie, water bottle, and more from home to work or around the city. The TPU-film lamina...
Blue Spruce / Abyss Cotopaxi Allpa 26L Daypack Cotopaxi Allpa 26L Daypack Cotopaxi Fatigue Cotopaxi Allpa 26L Daypack Cotopaxi Allpa 26L Daypack Cotopaxi
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$145.00
$145.00
A rugged pack built for adventurous microtrips, our bestselling Allpa 26L Travel Pack is ready to explore, from quick alpine getaways to long weekends in new cities. This lightweight yet durable pa...
White Dune / Burnt Coral Metallic The North Face Women's Recon Luxe The North Face Women's Recon Luxe The North Face The North Face Women's Recon Luxe The North Face Women's Recon Luxe The North Face
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$135.00
$135.00
A classic reimagined, the Women’s Recon Luxe Backpack excels as a daypack with its women-specific suspension, large mesh storage pocket, and daisy-chain attachment points. This new edition feature...
Desert / 32L Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack Cotopaxi Cotopaxi Mente 32L Daypack Cotopaxi
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$135.00
$135.00
 A sustainably minded pack for class, work, or the trail Whether you’re tackling a thesis, a day of meetings, or a steep hike, the Mente 32L Daypack makes it easy to put mind over matter. With a...
Black Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L Patagonia Inc Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L Patagonia Inc
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$169.00
$169.00
Our midsize 32-liter workhorse pack in the Black Hole® collection. Perfect for organizing your daily commute and rugged enough to haul around the globe. Made with 100% recycled body fabric, lini...
Torrent Blue Osprey Daylite Plus in Torrent Blue Osprey Daylite Plus in Torrent Blue OSPREY Torrent Blue Osprey Daylite Plus in Torrent Blue Osprey Daylite Plus in Torrent Blue OSPREY
$80.00
$80.00
Versatile daypack for outdoor excursions and travel Hydration-compatible design gives us plenty of water options Integrates with larger Osprey packs for enhanced function Spacer Mesh shoulder harn...
Black / Olive Arc'teryx Mantis 26L Backpack Arc'teryx Mantis 26L Backpack Arcteryx Arc'teryx Mantis 26L Backpack Arc'teryx Mantis 26L Backpack Arcteryx
$160.00
$160.00
Made to expand horizons, the exceptionally versatile Mantis delivers its organization, durability, and balanced carry with a clean, minimalist design and recycled materials. A drawbridge opening al...
Tungsten / Yellow Osprey Hikelite 18 in Tungsten / Yellow Osprey Hikelite 18 in Tungsten / Yellow OSPREY Tungsten / Yellow Osprey Hikelite 18 in Tungsten / Yellow Osprey Hikelite 18 in Tungsten / Yellow OSPREY
$125.00
$125.00
Whether your day hikes take you on casual outings or serious adventures, this streamlined 18-liter hiking pack is up to the task. With a ventilated AirSpeed™ tensioned mesh backpanel, the Hikelite ...
Black Sapphire / 25 L Arc'Teryx Granville 25 Backpack Arcteryx Arc'Teryx Granville 25 Backpack Arcteryx
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from $220.00
from $220.00
Versatile daypack with advanced weather protection and smart organization. The versatile Granville 25 is made for all the conditions you encounter. Its weather-resistant material – our highly durab...
Mineral Cotopaxi Allpa 18L Daypack in Mineral Cotopaxi Allpa 18L Daypack in Mineral Cotopaxi Mineral Cotopaxi Allpa 18L Daypack in Mineral Cotopaxi Allpa 18L Daypack in Mineral Cotopaxi
$120.00
$120.00
For commuters and travelers alike, the Allpa 18L Daypack hauls all your essentials from point A to point B in style while keeping you organized. This traditional panel-loader pack features a laptop...
Black / 32L Osprey Nebula Backpack OSPREY Black / 32L Osprey Nebula Backpack OSPREY
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$160.00
$160.00
If we’re being honest, the pack we reach for most often probably isn’t accompanying us to a mountain summit—it’s escorting us to the office or following us to class (with a mountain of work waiti...
Blue Sage Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 26L in Blue Sage Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 26L in Blue Sage Patagonia Inc
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$115.00
$115.00
The classic backpack with two main compartments and one external stash pocket is perfect for managing your daily grind.  DETAILS Roomy Main Compartment: Main compartment is cavernous and includes ...
Cascade Blue / Latte Brown Osprey Daylite Plus 20L in Cascade Blue / Latte Brown Osprey Daylite Plus 20L in Cascade Blue / Latte Brown OSPREY Cascade Blue / Latte Brown Osprey Daylite Plus 20L in Cascade Blue / Latte Brown Osprey Daylite Plus 20L in Cascade Blue / Latte Brown OSPREY
$75.00
$75.00
Fit & Design: Large panel-loading main compartment Attaches to a variety of compatible Osprey packs Multifunctional interior sleeve for hydration reservoir, 15” laptop or tablet Dual side c...
Cascade Blue Osprey Hikelite 26 in Cascade Blue Osprey Hikelite 26 in Cascade Blue OSPREY Cascade Blue Osprey Hikelite 26 in Cascade Blue Osprey Hikelite 26 in Cascade Blue OSPREY
$135.00
$135.00
Streamlined 26L pack for casual hikes and fast-paced trail adventures Tensioned mesh AirSpeed back panel offers ventilated carrying comfort New BioStretch harness improves fit range, comfort, and ...
Graphite Purple Osprey Fairview 40 in Graphite Purple Osprey Fairview 40 in Graphite Purple OSPREY Graphite Purple Osprey Fairview 40 in Graphite Purple Osprey Fairview 40 in Graphite Purple OSPREY
$200.00
$200.00
Traveling far and light? Adventure awaits with the Fairview 40. This fully featured travel pack takes the best of backpacking design—a breathable, women's-specific fit and load-lifting LightWire f...