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Is 30L too big for a day hike?

Their capacity lets you carry an extra layer, food and gear for day trips. 21–35 liters: This is the sweet spot for most hiking and travel daypacks. There's enough capacity to hold food, clothing and some extras, like a camera and a book.



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Expedition Edition (Ultra-Light Thru-Hike, Weekend Trip, or International Travel) ? 30-50 liters. Perhaps you have an extended camping trip on the horizon. Maybe you need to upgrade your travel backpack for those upcoming international trips. A 30L – 50L backpack will be just the ticket.

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40-50 Liters (The Ultralight Thru-Hiker) Expect to fit everything you could fit in a smaller pack, plus: A food bag that can hold up to 5-6 days worth of food. A pot for cooking. A camp stove and fuel.

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MEDIUM BACKPACKS (20 – 35L) This capacity range is considered a medium-size backpack and is probably the most popular bag capacity out there. It's great for taking to school or work, depending on the styling, and can also be a great travel pack for taking on a plane.

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What can you carry in a 30 liter backpack?
  • A light jacket.
  • Shoes: 1 pair.
  • Flip flops: 1 pair.
  • Socks: 2-3 pairs.
  • T-shirts: 4-5.
  • Pants: 2 pairs.
  • Shirts: 1-2.
  • Underwear (enough for a week)


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