Osprey Daylite Pack

Osprey Daylite Pack

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Designed for short hikes or running errands
  • Breathable back panel and padded shoulder straps
  • Removable webbing hipbelt
  • Adjustable sternum strap with whistle 
  • Water repellent coating
  • Two side water bottle holders
  • Three external pockets 
  • Internal compartment with 13-inch sleeve
  • 13-liter gear capacity
Categories: Support Gear

Pros & Cons

What We Like...
  • Lightweight
  • Breathable back panel
  • Multiple color options
  • Compact but decent load capacity
  • Affordable
  • Comfortable
What Needs Improvement...
  • Some users found external pockets hard to reach
  • Water bottle holders are on the smaller size

Product Summary

The Osprey Daylite Pack is a compact, lightweight, and durable backpack designed to carry essentials on short hikes or outings. This pack features a mesh-covered die-cut ridged foam pad on the back, mesh-covered padded shoulder straps with an integrated grab handle, adjustable sternum strap with whistle, and a removable webbed hipbelt. In addition to the 13-liter main compartment, the Daylite Pack has three external pockets with two side water bottle holders. The interior sleeve can hold a hydration reservoir or 13-inch computer.

Weighing just over one pound, this sleek-looking backpack is available in multiple colors. Users appreciate the level of ventilation and comfort provided by the Osprey Daylite Pack. There are some who found the external pockets difficult to reach and the water bottle holders to be small, but most reviews were positive, highlighting the Daylite Pack’s comfort and design.

Specs

Exterior pockets3
Hip beltWebbed and removable
Dimensions17” x 10.25” x 8”
Load capacity13L

Summary

The Osprey Daylite Pack is a lightweight, compact, durable, and versatile pack best suited for short outings.