Small Backpack for hiking

[digixter]

Looking for a suggestion on a small backpack that will hold binoculars, a fuji x camera, water bottle and probably snacks and stuff. Plenty of focus on the “small” part

 

[Agc05]

I've got REI camelbak fourteeners, great pack, separate compartments, water bottle holders, camelbak bladder also.
It cost about a hundred bucks, it sinches up great , very comfortable waist belt. I have a maxpedition condor as well that's my truck bag now.

 

[digixter]

i feel both of those options are too large, was thinking something more compact

 

[Bbrinks]

Have you looked at the osprey katari packs? You could run without a bladder and keep a bottle in the side pocket. They have the day lite pack which is a little larger but the side pockets are useless for holding water bottles so I got rid of mine

 

[Ridley]

Mystery Ranch Coulee 20 would be a good choice.

 

[tony]

This work?

2023 Day

The lumbar pack that started the craze in the 80s, the Day pack lives on in its modern incarnation as a favorite of hikers and outdoor-minded travelers.

mountainsmith.com

I have one like new few years old I'll sell with strapettes

 

[whiskybiker]

Another vote to look into some hip packs. I always thought they looked stupid. But, gave one a chance last year. And have been converted. It's very comfy for short hikes and bike rides. If I'm going out hiking with the dogs for a few hours-this is the pack I grab now.

 

[RADunfee]

Kuiu Divide 1200

 

[mtwarden]

The SO Merlin is pretty small and only weighs 12 oz. Spectra fabric so you get basically a waterproof pack as well.

https://seekoutside.com/merlin-daypack-talon/

 

[G_Tacoma]

+1 for the kuiu divide 1200. They go on sale often