sunhikerCycling Hiking Backpack Water Resistant Travel Backpack Lightweight Small Daypack M0714

This bag was perfect for a 6 day vacation to Colorado. I used it as my personal item for the plane (was not allowed a carry on) but it was the perfect size for it. I could keep a sweater, a book and other small items in it. I also used it while hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. the backpack has two side pockets where a regular sized water bottle or Gatorade fits. For our day hiking trip, I was able to fit 4 drinks (including side pockets), an extra pair or clothes, 2 sandwiches, a book. I was trying to pack light as we had a 5 mile hike in the snow. The backpack was very comfortable considering the amount of drinks I had. I have back issues so I was nervous buying a cheaper backpack but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of support the backpack had. I would definitely buy this brand again!

I am very disappointed with this backpack. I got this backpack for day hiking trips with the dogs, to carry some water and bowls for them. I decided to go with this one over some of the cheaper ones because it looked sturdy and comfortable. I only used this backpack twice before one of the straps broke. I had two water bottles, a small portable bowl for my dogs, and an extra leash in it, so it was not even very heavy. Unfortunately, I missed my window to return the backpack, but will certainly not purchase again.

This bag is freaking awesome. I am a minimal packer so I can actually pack for an entire weekend in this little thing if I roll my clothes up. It fit all of this: small toiletry bag of minis, small makeup bag, 1 eyeshadow pallet, 1 pair leggings, 2 skirts, 3 pairs socks/undies, 3 tops, 20oz water bottle, chargers, snacks, sunglasses, wallet, keys, composition book, paperback novel. I could have probably also fit a few more things in the main compartment, and the bag distributes weight comfortably when full. I am 5'1" and have trouble finding a backpack with weight distribution that works for my frame, for hiking or otherwise. At this price point, even if I run into some wear and tear this first year, I will definitely be repurchasing.

Bought this to use as an EveryDayCarry bag for my walk/bus/walk to work. Very disappointed in a few things.First off, the ~assumed~ drink pouches on the sides aren't big enough to hold any. They're not made of stretchable material for whatever reason and just quite aren't large enough to accommodate a Nalgene or even a standard sport water bottle. I guess they're meant for grocery store dime-a-dozen non-reusable-plastic waters. The straps above each pouch meant to help hold your crappy 12oz water bottle in the pouch are worthless then, so they just swing about annoyingly and get caught on things. If I were keeping this bag I'd cut them off.Secondly, this bag must be meant for children. The chest strap and waist strap don't even fit around me, and I'm 5'7 135# and slender. The waist strap will fit but not comfortably or with any layers. It's January and I'm sick of lugging my 30L Jansport around just to hold a knife, apron, sweatshirt, and Nalgene—but this backpack won't even fit over a hoodie let alone a standard Carhartt or North Face one would need in this consistently -24–0°F Nebraska winter, or any general winter outside the South. So, add four more buckle straps to cut off that you paid for.Lastly, the organisation leaves a lot to be desired. There's no outer pouch for small objects like most bags have. The inner 2 pouches of the medium zipper compartment aren't deep enough for a pen's clip to attach and there's not even ONE place in or on the bag meant to hold a pen. These same shallow pouches are also *just* not wide enough to hold a standard pocket Moleskine/Composition notebook. The pouch in the larger zipper compartment is attached to the back side of the bag instead of the flap/front side, so if you put something like a phone charger in there and then have the main compartment full, the awkwardly-shaped object will push into your back and bother you/chafe.Lastly, the mesh covering everything on the back of the bag & straps is awkward as heck and will definitely cause you to itch if you wear this bag over a thin layer of clothing and are sweating. As a bag allegedly deisgned as an activewear/hiking/backpacking bag, this is extremely counter-intuitive. Putting a THIN layer of poly mesh right on top of solid fabric isn't going to "increase air circulation" or any relative nonsense. The bag is still sitting directly on your body.Unfortunately the box this came in was trashed before I saw the bag, so the effort it'd take to send this back for a refund isn't worth it. Just another bag to sit in the pile of "things I don't use" storage tote in the garage.

I wanted a small backpack to take with me on road trips - too often I wind up as a passenger and need to keep a backpack at my feet. This bag is perfectly sized to carry a lot but not crowd my feet. The back compartment is big enough to put a folder holding 8.5 x 11 papers - that's an important feature for me. I also usually carry an ipad in a neoprene case, a book, eyeglass case, and snacks. Side mesh pockets hold a water bottle on one side and hand sanitizer in the other. The small zip pocket on the front isn't large enough for my phone but it will hold my keys or a mask. Straps are comfortable but I did cut off the belt strap because I couldn't see myself ever using it. No interior key chain clip or pen slot, but not a major loss. I have about 6 large backpacks of various sizes for school and travel but the value in this one is its utility for use on a car trip or while I'm running errands. Seems very durable, so I'll likely get many years of use out of it.