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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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$109.00
$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™ ...
Pura Vida Classic Backpack Pura Vida Pura Vida Classic Backpack Pura Vida
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$48.00
$48.00
Meet your new travel bestie! Our brand new classic backpacks are designed to fit ALL of your essentials with a spacious 29L main compartment, front pouch pocket and a side water bottle holder so yo...
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 26L Patagonia Inc Black Patagonia Refugio Backpack 26L PATAGONIA INC
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$109.00
$109.00
The Refugio Daypack 26L has the go-to volume and fit of our core daypack line, built for efficient working on the go and capable gear carrying on the trail, with the ability to tackle any pursuit i...
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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$75.00
$75.00
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...
Black Osprey Flare 27 in Black OSPREY Black Osprey Flare 27 in Black OSPREY
$85.00
$85.00
Need a school bag with plenty of room for books and supplies, but not so big it's bulky? The 27L Flare hits the sweet spot of a medium backpack for around campus and beyond. With a massive intern...
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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$99.00
$99.00
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 ...
Khaki Stone/TNF Black / 27.5L The North Face Vault Backpack The North Face The North Face Vault Backpack The North Face
$65.00
$65.00
The much-loved Vault pack has a modern aesthetic, a water-repellent finish and the ability to stand unsupported, and it’s endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Features:  Our FlexVent...
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...
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...
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...
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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$115.00
$115.00
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...
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...
The North Face Surge Backpack The North Face Surge Backpack The North Face The North Face Surge Backpack The North Face Surge Backpack The North Face
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$139.00
$139.00
With a 31-liter capacity, the Surge Backpack is a spacious, streamlined pack you can take almost anywhere. Clever design features like a water-repellent finish, 15'' laptop sleeve, and the ability...
Carbon Black Gregory Rhune 25 Gregory Carbon Black Gregory Rhune 25 Gregory
$129.95
$129.95
Technical materials and sustainable style in an everyday use pack. All fabrics made from recycled content, resulting in 57% reduction in the carbon footprint compared to a conventional nylon pack...
Del Dia Cotopaxi Todo 8L Sling Del Dia Cotopaxi Todo 8L Sling Del Dia Cotopaxi Del Dia Cotopaxi Todo 8L Sling Del Dia Cotopaxi Todo 8L Sling Del Dia Cotopaxi
$65.00
$65.00
Each Cotopaxi pack is a different color. The picture show is just a stock photo and your pack will be a different color.  Each pack in this collection is one-of-a-kind. We’ll choose a pack for you ...
Black / 32L Osprey Nebula Backpack OSPREY Black / 32L Osprey Nebula Backpack OSPREY
$150.00
$150.00
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...
Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Ranchero 22L Backpack in Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Ranchero 22L Backpack in Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Coolers Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Ranchero 22L Backpack in Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Ranchero 22L Backpack in Cape Dark Taupe Yeti Coolers
$225.00
$225.00
Tackle quick day trips and cross-town commutes. Pull-to-open RipZip feature for easy access Multiple internal and external pockets to keep things organized Water and abrasion resistant Interior sl...
Black Arc'teryx Granville 25L Backpack in Black Arc'teryx Granville 25L Backpack in Black Arcteryx Black Arc'teryx Granville 25L Backpack in Black Arc'teryx Granville 25L Backpack in Black Arcteryx
$230.00
$230.00
Versatile daypack with advanced weather protection and smart organization.
Current Blue Patagonia Atom Sling 8L Patagonia Atom Sling 8L Patagonia Inc Patagonia Atom Sling 8L Patagonia Atom Sling 8L Patagonia Inc
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$65.00
$65.00
On a bike, in boots or catching the bus, this take-it-everywhere 8-liter sling pack has enough storage to keep you prepared, with a close-carrying fit and organization to keep you comfortable. Made...