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Great Dayhike

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Great Dayhike

MrMakeveli from Costa Mesa, CA

I use this pack about 3-4 times a week. I've had it about a year and it has treated me wonderfully.It is a great compliment to my Osprey Aether (attached a picture of it). Gives you that extra needed capacity, or just attach it empty and use it for quick summit or day hikes from your base.I have used this pack for ultralight backpacking trips, although I don't envision many people doing the same. On those trips I limited myself to a tarp, sleeping bag, my tiny burner, and the other necessities (food, water, etc.). I found it easy to attach to the outside of this pack.As an everyday carry, I often use it for bike rides and general purpose outings. It's the perfect size to bring some food and cameras and an extra jacket or two for when you are out and about. I keep a survival knife (that has a single LED light and firestarter) on one of the straps at all times. The bungy webbing has proven useful for me. I often toss my sandals there while at the beach, or occasionally hang something fro … Read more

Great companion to your pack

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Great companion to your pack

Georgia Beth from McDonough, GA

This is a great companion daypack to your weekend pack. I use my DayLite as an addition to my weekend pack,on dayhikes and for summiting. I purchased an Osprey Ariel 60 in 2005, but I needed a detachable day pack with more versatility than the "fannie pack" the Ariel 60 provides. The DayLite includes hydration capability as well as webbing on both sides to support water bottles. So, if you choose not to insert a water bladder, the hydration compartment is perfect for your map, gloves or even a rain jacket. The padding gives great support against your back, making for a comfortable fit. Although the main compartment does not unzip very wide, the compartment is very deep, making for nice storage. The outside compartment is perfect for snacks and/or your headlamp. The Osprey quality is unsurpassed, and the DayLite easily attaches to any Osprey pack. Great bag and great price. My Ariel 60 and my DayLite have made me an Osprey customer for life - I wouldn't hike without it! Read more

Nice But Improvements Needed

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Nice But Improvements Needed

CKM from Singapore, 1 degree North of the Equator

Apologies for being the wet blanket to the kind reviews on this pack. I am currently using the Osprey Daylite as my EDC (Every Day Carry) pack. It's a nice little item but I feel several improvements are needed. The adjustable shoulder straps that attach to the bottom of the pack are too short. Even my 18 inch torso length, the straps are already maxed out and I feel that they should be at least 50% longer. The side cinch straps help stabilize smaller loads but get in the way of allowing the contents to be easily accessed. An improvement would be to use side release buckles for these straps. The zipper sliders have a tendency to snag the rain flap. I won't return this pack but I won't recommend it either unless improvements are made. I am an Osprey fan but this one is a bit of a let-down. Read more

Snuggles nicely with pack

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Snuggles nicely with pack

Cupleano Degrassi from Cleveland, OH

Nice bag, but definitely an add-on to a larger pack. I use the Osprey Aether 60 with this to add a few extra inches of storage as well as have a detachable daypack. This definitely does the job. It nests in my pack like a dream and comes off easily, but only when I want it to. I am split on the yolk-style shoulder straps. They are comfortable, but not as stable as I like my packs to feel - very very thin material - all padding. The cons, the mouth to the large compartment does not open wide enough to get things in and out comfortably. Overall, a solid little addition to your hiking pack or weekend trip. Small but fucntional. Read more

perfect weekend hauler

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:01 GMT

perfect weekend hauler

Steve Weekender from Washington, DC

Last summer I spent 3 weeks in Europe. I was looking for a small backpack that I could use to tote around with a few essentials (H2O bottle, rain jacket, camera, etc) and the inevitable purchases as I toured the piazzas and other tourist sites. The Osprey worked perfectly for these occasions. It also works as an excellent carry on for flights and weekend trips if you're not lugging more than bare necessities. Read more