Hey friends! I realized there's an error in the video labeling the Deuter pack. The Deuter is the Speed Lite 22, not the "Speedlight." Whoops! Do you have favorite daypack? Any must-have daypack features you can't live without? And is the Gregory pack BLUE or GREEN?! Comment below! - Miranda
As a kind of "clydesdale" hiker (6'3" fairly broad across the shoulders), I ended up getting a pack with much more capacity than I need for most day hikes (REI Trail 40), just because it fit my back better than anything I tried in the 20-30L range. The upside is it's got enough room to go from a day hike to an overnight or lightweight weekend, the downside is most of the time I'm just walking around with a half-full pack, which I suppose is better than a half-empty pack. The Gregory looks pretty green on my screen, but it's an old laptop.
It is actually very important that the compression straps go *over* the zippers. The zippers are the components on a bag that are most likely to fail, and the compression straps, if the bag is properly engineered, help to keep the zipper from failing. In a properly engineered bag, the compression straps go *over* the zippers, which takes stress off of the zipper when you tighten down the straps. In poorly engineered bags, the compression straps sometimes do not go over the zippers, which puts additional stress on the zipper if you tighten down the straps on a bag that is fully loaded.
@@edleifer6719 I see manufacturers offering warranties on bags and bag-components all the time, but I have yet to see how such warranties could be useful. If your zipper fails when you're on a hike or a trip, the warranty will not be very helpful at that point. If you're taking a bag on a hike or trip, you need for the bag to be sufficiently well-engineered and well-made that it survives the entire hike/trip. How are you going to use a warranty if the bag breaks during the middle of a hike/trip? (I guess, if there is a post office nearby, you could mail your bag in for warranty service and camp out by the post office for a month until it comes back fixed.) In any case, the sort of bag design that puts extra stress on zippers through poorly designed compression straps would probably void zipper manufacturers' warranties: zippers are not designed to be pulled-on laterally by bags with poorly engineered compression straps -- no zipper is designed for persistent stress in that direction -- some do better under such stress than others, but none are designed for that.
Can you do a video on what you (personally) pack for a day hike? Would be awesome to see your version of the 10 essentials, snack suggestions, stuff for Nala, etc. A lot of the videos are geared towards backpacking (which is great!), but I'd be curious to know more about how to plan and execute shorter trips "in the wild".
Probably deuteranomaly which is a red green color blindness, but it makes the difference between bluish green and yellowish green from blue and yellow respectively. I know because that's where I was at watching this lol. The pack and slippers are blue. The mug looks dark blue to me :)
There's a color tint in the video. In the video it looks more green, but if you look up the backpack in real life it looks more blue. Also, people interpret teal differently. I see it as a shade of blue. Others see it as a shade of green.
Fellow REI employee here! Loved the video and I love to sell the Gregory Jade 28, I think it does so many things well. One thing to consider, too, though, is how the pack fits your individual anatomy. I never discuss specific features with a customer until we've found a pack that is comfortable for all day use, because if you can't stand to wear it, the features of a pack don't matter!
Was so glad I spent some time at REI finding a pack that fit well. Until I had one that fit I didn’t realize how poorly my previous pack fit me. PS Green
If you REI people read this . Marinda is a awesome sales person easy to listen to and don't make one fell like she is trying to sell you something you don't want or need . Love her video's she makes everything so relaxed and just makes you want to go backpacking and visit a REI store .
I’m amazed. I have had the same North Face day pack for 27 years. I watched this because I love your informed, yet serendipitous process. And I’m thinking as an old, retired advertising person , how remarkable it is for me , who would never walk into a store to hear a 20 minute schpeil on a product I don’t need- and in fact, I have been in a loving relationship with my North Face for over a quarter of a Century. Now I can only think of Jade 28. I hope you’re happy, Day Pack home wrecker.
Your new Gregory pack is definitely green. It's even named "Jade" (a shade of green) and looks to be a hue between jade and teal (teal being a bluish green). So, as we say in the South, "Bless your heart, it's green not blue".
I don't even need a daypack, and I can't stop watching! Miranda has such an inspiring personality and delightful aura! Please keep producing content with her!
Choosing backpacks is like choosing who to date. Do you go for something familiar or esthetically pleasing or the one that seemingly has everything? Lol, I think Miranda will be happy with her choice
Love my Gregory. It's a smaller version, but perfect for me. Had it for about a year now and we do a day hike in Yosemite or Sequoia about once a month.
Its an amazing pack!!! I have used it twice to walk the Camino de Santiago and worn it about 40 days in a row on those trips and it still looks brand new. Ive also used it for more recreational trips like a trip to Egypt and I've had no problems using it as a carry-on on planes.
I am not professional hiker by any stretch. That said, having used packs with a trampoline back I can honestly say, I would not want to use one without it. It is so much more comfortable and cooler than having a extra layer of material right against the skin. Also, I feel a hip belt is a absolute must. Again, total difference from weight on the shoulders vs the hips. Also has to have decent/good padded shoulder straps and hip belt pockets that are larger in size. A simple standard manufacturers should be using for hip belt pockets are cell phones. If it won't fit, make the pocket bigger.
Deuter also makes a slightly larger pack at 28 liters that comes with a rain cover and a little beefier shoulder straps and hip belts. I love that pack for a long day hike or when I’m carrying my DSLR and telephoto lenses and need more padding to carry the heavier and bulkier weight. I then have the Deuter 22 Speed Lite SL for quick 1-2 hour trips where I’m not carrying as much gear as an all day hike. In that 22 L pack, I keep it packed with all my stuff ready to go so I can be quick and spur of the moment. That smaller pack also lives in my trunk so I always have emergency supplies with me. Which was surprisingly useful during an evacuation from wildfire back in 2018; I had emergency equipment with me if needed. I did find that loading the packs up with the sand bags in the store helped me decide which pack felt comfortable. I legitimately forgot that the Deuter pack was already filled with sand bags when I went to “add weight”. I had a good laugh, and decided that the way that pack distributed the weight made it feel like the weight wasn’t there, was the best choice for me.
I had a Osprey technical pack I got in about 1978. I loved it. Is served me very well in many different situations. I went to college with it. It was getting a little long in the tooth until someone broke into my car and stole it, last summer. But while I was looking to finally replace it, it never failed to do the job I needed. It was also about 30 liters though but I was never 100% sure.
I use the Osprey Manta 24 as my daypack. The Manta/Mira packs are very similar to the Stratos/Sirrus but do have the front stretchy stuff pocket if that is a feature that is important to you. Manta/Mira are more expensive than Stratos/Sirrus, but Manta/Mira do come with a high quality hydration reservoir. So that would make up part of the price difference if you were also going to buy one of those. For me, I usually have more compressible things at the top of the pack (like a jacket), so I like the positioning of the top compression straps. It does go over the zipper, but I keep the zipper pulls at the top and usually do not need to open past the compression straps to get things out. I thought I would like the trekking pole holster. But it is not as quick to use as I thought. So I only use them in the rare situation when I don't want to stop and also need both hands free (including not just letting the poles hand by the hand straps). Overall, it's a great daypack that could probably be stretched into an overnight pack (though, I haven't tried).
The Gregory sunglasses holder is great. I didn't think I was going to use it but it was helpful. I have the Maya 22 and Maven 55. Probably always be a Gregory girl.
I have an REI Savannah vest that i wear when working outdoors, it has some sewn loops like that and I completely love the convenience of hanging sunglasses there. Super useful as I have to go between shade and direct sunlight often, beats the hell out of stuffing them into a jeans pocket and living with the scratches.
This couldn’t have come at a better time! Both my husband and I are due to new day packs since our 10 year ones are falling apart! Just waiting for the REI sale!
We went to our local REI a couple weeks ago to upgrade from basic hydration packs with pretty much no storage to full on day packs! I went in thinking I’d end up with an Osprey, but ended up with the Gregory Jade 28 as well! (Hubby got a Gregory Zulu 30). I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing folks who work at REI! The person working in the packs spent a solid half hour with us as we tried different options out with some weight in them to see how they felt. So far I am really liking the Jade 28! We are heading to Bryce Canyon in about a week where I will really put it to the test! Cant wait!
So I have a bunch of packs from just hanging around the city, to more sophisticated things like going to work all the way up to backpacking packs. I have different sizes for all occasions. When I am just running to the bank and back, I take a very small pack. Then when I am going to visit family around town I take a larger pack. If I am commuting to work I take my huge commuter backpack and then if I am going hiking and backpacking I have packs for those occasions as well. Although my briefcase is usually the one I take to work but it is between my brief case and my work pack. Oh by the way, all of my packs are named after girls.
I am in a similar situation! I've been using the flash 18 because of how light it is. I have a bigger osprey but it's so dang heavy. The deuter is looking GREAT to me! I also came here to say Green!
The Osprey compression strap goes over the zipper on purpose. It takes the pressure off the zipper itself . You don't want to pull on one side of a length of zipper.
These packs run from $115-$150. I've got to be honest here. I've bought some pricey bags, but the lower in volume you get, the less willing you should be to spend on them, in my opinion. Pretty much anything under 30L should read "Outdoor Products" on it and sell for $30 or less. You just don't ask packs that size to do much other than carry a few layers, water and snacks. The only reason, to me, to spend more is if you absolutely need a frame/trampoline of some sort. As for hip belts, another $8 gets you an OT fanny pack you can wear instead, and it comes with holders you can fit two Gatorade bottles into. :) -For this volume, I use a 29L Outdoor Products Quest backpack. It's kind of a rugged, tactical-looking with various compartments, is available in multiple colors and runs $25 at Walmart. I carry my laptop to and from work in it as well. -The fanny pack is the Outdoor Mojave H2O ($9 at WM) and has 3L of storage outside of the bottles. -For day trips I'll often not even bring the Quest and instead use the Ozark Trail Atka ($17 at WM), which is less backpacky and more like a tube with lightweight straps and limited zippered storage (with no bottle holders). It's still 29L but weighs about 11 oz. and I'll use that and the fanny pack as a combo. But I wouldn't use it without because even though it's hydration compatible, I wouldn't trust it to carry 2-3L of water weight on the inside. Strictly layers, odds and ends inside. I rotate them all around as the situation dictates. I've had them all for about 5 years and they're fine except for a little delamination where the Atka cinches, and the zippers are now a little sluggish on the Quest. I don't worry about the integrated rain cover because it's day pack. If it's likely to rain, I'm likely not going to take a hike that day. And if I'm out more than one day, I'm not likely doing that hike with a day pack. But I HAVE invested about $5 in a generic one from WM. Take care.
Not a daypack, but I tried 9 different backpacks trying to find one that didn't actually cause me physical pain to wear on my first backpacking trip (Deuter 45+10 was my winner), and I was so excited, I hugged my brand new pack, too! 😂😂😂 Thank you, Miranda, I feel a tiny bit less weird now. 💛
That Gregory pack is definitely the best of the bunch. It's another house brand, but Decathlon makes a 20L day pack. Hip belt, two stretchy side pockets for water, elastic draw string on the outside that I use for my coat once I warm up. A zipper at the bottom and drawstring on the top. Also has a top compartment (brain?) that I don't think is included in the 20L. I looked at REI's stock for a while before deciding to try to Decathlon 20L day pack. The hip belt has a pouch that's large enough for my cellphone and a handful or two of treats. There's padding on the shoulders and lower back that life the pack off your back. Just something else for others out there looking.
I work in the optical industry. I've never heard the term "ear horns" before. They're temples and the middle of the sunglass frame where the elastic loop goes is the bridge. Good review though.
In March, I got an Osprey Skimmer 28 - wishing I had seen this video BEFORE then, although my Skimmer has been doing a good job for me. One of the things I love about it is that the main compartment is top-loading and the compression straps do not cross the zipper. It has the pockets I need without being over-compartmentalizated. I hated my previous daypack where I always forgot which pocket I had put each random doodad. Too MANY pockets. One thing I don’t like about the Skimmer is that the water bottle pockets are zipper - the pack assumes you’ll prefer to use the hydration bladder, which is a little tricky sometimes. One idea for a video - to hydration bladder or NOT to hydration bladder? Sometimes I love it - sometimes I find it a big pain in the tush. Clearly there are lovers and haters . . . And I’ve always thought of teal as more blue than green, by the way.
That Gregory is definitely green, I'd like a review of the Gregory after a few day hikes. I've been using the Evergoods Mountain Quick Draw 24L for a year. it'd be nice to see REI stock some microbrands.
My favorite day pack, now discontinued, was the LLBean Adventure Pro Pack. 28L, a huge bucket top, two zippered top pockets, two zippered side pockets, two mesh water bottle pockets that I could fit a Nalgene in (while still wearing the pack!), a "kangaroo" pouch on the front where I kept my dog's stuff, daisy chain loops for extra cords, gear loops on the underside, and compression straps! It was absolutely bombproof with 800D material coated in DWR. I took that pack to Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, DC, Maryland, Montana, and Oregon. It handled university, summer camp work, travel by airplane, boat, bike, foot, train, bus, and car, 3 hospital stays and 9 ER trips, hundreds of day hikes, and 5 ultralight overnight summer backpacking trips. It lasted me 7 years until the zippers gave out and couldn't be repaired, and LLBean doesn't make it anymore. I literally cried when I finally threw it out. I replaced it with the Cotopaxi Torre 24 liter, which is a super solid bag. The bag would be the most perfect bag known to humanity if the LLBean Adventure Pro Pack hadn't existed. So the Cotopaxi Torre 24 is the second best bag known to humanity.
The Osprey's "stow on the go" trekking pole attachments are not at all obtrusive to me, the exact opposite in fact. As someone who uses poles, the feature is a must. So much so i have modified my latest non-osprey pack to have these front mounted pole holders. When hiking and i get to a scramble or an area where i dont need the poles, i used to have to stop, take the pack off, hook the poles up, then put it back on. And as soon as i needed them again I had to do it all over again and often would just get tired of it and not get them out or put them up when i should. Its a huge feature, i cant go without it now. But for you, someone who doesnt use them much, i can see why you dont care about it. Not sure why its obtrusive, unless you mean its not out of the way for the very little use you give them. And the pack is green, sorry! Some parts are a bit more blue tho if that counts? Definitely a teal more on the green side, im used to teal being more bluish.
Hi Miranda. I would love to see a video about how to store my gear. I have tons of questions. Should I hang my sleeping bag? What about my sleep pad? Store the tent and poles flat or standing on end? Fuel can safety? Trekking poles folded or straight? Etc. Thanks!
Going through similar processes I seem to have wound up with Gregory packs for both dayhikes and backpacking in the last couple of years (thanks 20% off member coupons!). I'm constantly impressed with the fit and features. Please give us an after action report once you worn that pack around for a bit!
I just went through the similar pack search the past month and narrowed down to the men’s versions, the Osprey Stratos 24 or 34, Osprey Manta 24 or 34 and Gregory Zulu (Jade) 30 or 35. All nice packs. The Stratos seems - for a larger guy- the hip belt doesn’t come around the waist far enough- and would need a hip strap extension that you can get from Osprey. Led me to the Manta which fit better and I Liked the features on the 34 better than 24. The Gregory Zulu series however has a longer and larger hip belt so it actually sits more on the hips (for a larger guy like me) and real comfortable. I was able to also try on a Zulu 40 and ended up ordering a Zulu 35 from Gregory since REI doesn’t carry. A little taller than the 30, top loader and a zipper on the back to also get into the main compartment. Looking forward to trying it out on the trail.
I got two bags in the past year for hiking and I love them both! For short hikes where I don't need much beyond the essentials, I use the REI Co-op Flash Pack 18. I love how simple and light it is, and that it can be used as a stuff sack as well! For longer day hikes when I need more gear, I have the REI Co-op Rucksack 28. I've been super happy with it (and it does have a rain cover!). It also works equally well for a work bag, when I need more space/carrying capacity than just a small purse.
Miranda, I don't know if it's only me, but I would add one more parameter, safety. My daypack has reflectors at the back. Also, I use to hang on small LEDs (cycling habit) and the chest strap comes with a built-in whistle.
Idea for your day pack: i call it a soup hike. Get a pot of soup to a rolling boil the morning of the hike and have people bring a vacuum insulated thing. It can even be a mug. We used Contigo things. Fill everyone's thermos with soup and you'll have a tasty lunch on the trail.
This video is so timely! I was at my REI today looking at these Osprey and Gregory packs to upgrade my day pack. I really like the pocket design on the Gregory, but the straps fit me better on the Osprey. Still trying to decide. I don't know what to do! Maybe I need to go back and play the straps on the Gregory to see if I can get them to fit better. Definitely interested in a follow-up!
I am a simple woman. I see Miranda, I click Like. (Also legit thanks for this video; I am navigating these exact waters right now, trying to choose my first day pack, so this is very helpful content.❤)
Awesome content!! It was also WAY past time to upgrade my day pack and after watching your post, I went to my local(ish) REI, tried on about 10 packs, I went with a Deuter Speed Lite 32.....VERY happy with it......currently my MOST comfortable pack.
Your "old flash" was the REI holiday gift many moons ago, yes? Mine is a hand me down from my wife who works there. Love it, but this info is very helpful, since I have found I want a little more structure and hip pockets!! THANKS!
I would love to see an actual hiking video with the bag. But I love the interaction with the producers. They always have me laughing. The Miranda series of videos I always learn something and it’s always highly entertaining. Well played REI 🤨
Bye all means, video showing parts of a fun little day hike, while giving us your wonderful Miranda backpack review! Go girl! I gotta say again, I love all your video’s!
For a long time, I've had a Flash 65 for as my multi-day bag, an Osprey Kestrel 46 as a full-day+ bag, and a small Patagonia shoulder bag for short day-hikes, and I just recently picked up a Flash 18 for day hikes where I want a bit more storage. Plus the small Patagonia bag was too bulky to pack in a larger bag for excursion-type hikes from a camp, so this Flash 18 is gonna serve that role. Out of all of those, I've probably used the Patagonia shoulder sling bag the most, but it's super limited in terms of what it can reasonably hold.. looking forward to putting some mileage on the Flash 18. And yes, of course we want to see a post-use review of that bag!
I can vouch for osprey packs and their customer service. I had a big winter sleeping bag that was too big for the external straps to hold. Msged osprey and they sent me 2 extension straps for free, color matched and all. Two thumbs up for osprey!!
I recently got a Deuter Speed Lite 24, and judging from the first 20 or so miles I've hiked with it, I think it's a keeper. The hip pocket is JUST big enough for my Cammenga lensatic compass, but even that's a tight fit, so I'm not sure what they were thinking would go there. I can reach the top pocket by reaching behind without taking the bag off. I can awkwardly reach my water from the side; it's a challenge but worth it. (I don't like bladders.)
I love you and your videos so much. I’m about to buy my first paid of hiking boots tomorrow. And I cannot wait to start adventures. You have such good insight about everything and I hope you continue to make more videos!!!!
I bought the Osprey Manta 24 after a lot of research and am very happy with it. It’s a little more expensive than the others but it comes with a 2.5 L hydration bladder. I drink a lot of water so that was important to me. It has many other good features, as well.
I was just at REI downtown last week trying to pick out a day pack and I had those three on the ground, as well as a reservoir bag, and I stared at them for at least an hour. I went with the Gregory Jade 28 but mine is grey and blue and I like that teal color so much more! I love the pack so far, it has been great!!
I have a north face angstrom 30 for my day pack. I've had it for probably 15+ years now. It has a lot of miles on it. It's holding up well. Just figured to put that out there for anyone looking for a good day pack
Definitely looking forward to an update on your new pack after a few trips! It looks super awesome, but I have never owned a Gregory bag before so don't know how they hold up.
Green is my Favorite color, and next to your blue pillow and blue Osprey pack it's definitely more green than blue even though it's Teal a great color as well. Great review, but I lean to favor Osprey they have never let me down.
Great choice! Gregory packs fit me the best but I still own and use packs from Osprey and Deuter because it’s fun to change things up and utilize a different layout. Fun and informative video and Miranda’s enthusiasm for pockets, buckles, and zippers is awesome! Teal is the best because it is both blue and green!🤣😀♥️
One thought about the compression straps on the Osprey is that they improve security by covering the main zipper - if you're using the bag for travel that's quite handy...
Temple. The ear horn is called a temple. But this was a welcome post. I have a Deuter Speed Lite 20 which has been rock solid, but I too would like a bit more structure. Thanks for getting me started.
I like the look of the Gregory Jade 28 pack, especially with the front and side loops, I think I might get this pack as I need one that I can secure with straps or bungee, on top of a larger backpack.
6:33 [hip pockets] "definitely big enough to some dog poop bags, may be a snack or something" -"Courage" poster (anti poop eating PSA) from Rick and Morty pops into my mind immediately. 11:25 "blue" - "green" ...years later scientists would discover that some people have an abundance, lacking, or differing configuration of color receptors in their eyes that lead to different perception of colors. The 4 billion lives lost in the color wars of 2043 will not be forgotten. Also, the producer told the video editor to alter the picture making the bag clearly green so you look crazy. Hollywood gaslighting the talent that slip their grasp, textbook move. 100 mile trip report: yes please
I recently bought a 30L Gregory from REI and love it too. I put recently slobbered in dog bowl in the mesh back pocket. Hard to beat the included rain cover too.
Well timed video! TIL the value of a trampoline back. Hiking oyster dome with my son’s Trail 25 this morning I was a hot sweaty mess! Normally I wear my big Gregory 70 (women’s can’t remember the model) and I’m cool as a cucumber and it fits my short self better too! Great video - now my kid needs a new pack 😆
I'm with you on Gregory packs. Just got a new day pack and it's the Zulu 30. Yeah, a bit larger than I would have chosen but my torso length is 21½" and the Zulu fits me well. Oh, and those sunglasses holder? Couldn't have cared less about it... until the first time I used it. What an awesome feature!
That pack is soooo green on camera. Hahaha. Love your videos. I decided to watch this one again. I just ordered a new pack today. It’s the osprey stratos 24. I have the kid carrier from osprey and I just love it. The stratos has the same straps,back panel and hip belt as that one so that and all the separate pockets was the determining factor for me since I love the way it fits so well. I needed something larger than my 15 liter camelbak and smaller than my 35 liter gregory. Also not a gregory fan. Sorry not sorry. I’m osprey all the way since I got that kid carrier.
Snag a Hill People Gear Umlindi V2 and you’ll never need another day pack. Pair it with one of their hip belts and you can haul quite a load. I’ve sat a kid up on top and it carried just fine. Can easily increase capacity with their pack pockets. Robust, comfortable, and 🇺🇸 made.
Gregory wins again. I have 4 of their bags and could not be more happy about my choices. It makes me smile to see so many jokers out there with Osprey bags, lol.
I'm way late to the party, but that pack is green. Also, I love my Deuter Trail 28 SL. I upgraded from a 15 yo Osprey Talon, and I freaking love the Trail. The only thing wrong with it is the lack of an external stretchy pocket. I'm thinking about getting a helmet holder to function as my external stretchy pocket.
The Gregory pack is def a dark teal or jade color (as its name suggests!). The Osprey looks like a dark cornflower blue like my 50L. Thanks for the video, Miranda and Team! My husband and I were just talking the other day about upgrading our day packs!
I am so torn right now.. I don't need a massive bag so the 18L would be the perfect choice. I tried on the REI Ruckpack and while I liked the simplicity I am not sure after a days hike I would like the comfort. I've only seen the Teton Oasis online but the shoulder straps remind me of the Wenger backpack I had in college. This bag also comes with a 2L bladder where I would still need to get one for the CoOp and at a cheaper price.
Hey friends! I realized there's an error in the video labeling the Deuter pack. The Deuter is the Speed Lite 22, not the "Speedlight." Whoops! Do you have favorite daypack? Any must-have daypack features you can't live without? And is the Gregory pack BLUE or GREEN?! Comment below! - Miranda
They said teal was blue-green, blue was listed first, Miranda wins, lol💙
It's orange 🍊
As a kind of "clydesdale" hiker (6'3" fairly broad across the shoulders), I ended up getting a pack with much more capacity than I need for most day hikes (REI Trail 40), just because it fit my back better than anything I tried in the 20-30L range. The upside is it's got enough room to go from a day hike to an overnight or lightweight weekend, the downside is most of the time I'm just walking around with a half-full pack, which I suppose is better than a half-empty pack.
The Gregory looks pretty green on my screen, but it's an old laptop.
It’s a very green teal.
More Nala in videos please. woof.
It is actually very important that the compression straps go *over* the zippers. The zippers are the components on a bag that are most likely to fail, and the compression straps, if the bag is properly engineered, help to keep the zipper from failing. In a properly engineered bag, the compression straps go *over* the zippers, which takes stress off of the zipper when you tighten down the straps. In poorly engineered bags, the compression straps sometimes do not go over the zippers, which puts additional stress on the zipper if you tighten down the straps on a bag that is fully loaded.
Thanks! This is very helpful info
Don't most manufacturers have some sort of warranty on their zippers? seems like that would be mandayory.
@@edleifer6719 I see manufacturers offering warranties on bags and bag-components all the time, but I have yet to see how such warranties could be useful. If your zipper fails when you're on a hike or a trip, the warranty will not be very helpful at that point. If you're taking a bag on a hike or trip, you need for the bag to be sufficiently well-engineered and well-made that it survives the entire hike/trip. How are you going to use a warranty if the bag breaks during the middle of a hike/trip? (I guess, if there is a post office nearby, you could mail your bag in for warranty service and camp out by the post office for a month until it comes back fixed.) In any case, the sort of bag design that puts extra stress on zippers through poorly designed compression straps would probably void zipper manufacturers' warranties: zippers are not designed to be pulled-on laterally by bags with poorly engineered compression straps -- no zipper is designed for persistent stress in that direction -- some do better under such stress than others, but none are designed for that.
Can you do a video on what you (personally) pack for a day hike? Would be awesome to see your version of the 10 essentials, snack suggestions, stuff for Nala, etc. A lot of the videos are geared towards backpacking (which is great!), but I'd be curious to know more about how to plan and execute shorter trips "in the wild".
Maybe this video will help? ua-cam.com/video/s5Y0--Mmt3Q/v-deo.html
Biggest revelation of this video: Miranda is blue/green color blind.
Probably deuteranomaly which is a red green color blindness, but it makes the difference between bluish green and yellowish green from blue and yellow respectively. I know because that's where I was at watching this lol. The pack and slippers are blue. The mug looks dark blue to me :)
To me it also looked blue 🤷
There's a color tint in the video. In the video it looks more green, but if you look up the backpack in real life it looks more blue. Also, people interpret teal differently. I see it as a shade of blue. Others see it as a shade of green.
Jade= Green
The name of the pack is Gregory “Jade” 🤦🏼♂️
The back in the video looks likea shade of green to me!
Fellow REI employee here! Loved the video and I love to sell the Gregory Jade 28, I think it does so many things well. One thing to consider, too, though, is how the pack fits your individual anatomy. I never discuss specific features with a customer until we've found a pack that is comfortable for all day use, because if you can't stand to wear it, the features of a pack don't matter!
Absolutely agree! Thanks for the reminder to go in to the stores and try packs on - that should be the first step! - Miranda
Hey Carl, fancy seing you here!
Was so glad I spent some time at REI finding a pack that fit well. Until I had one that fit I didn’t realize how poorly my previous pack fit me.
PS Green
Hi Carl what’s the Gregory Jade male equivalent please?
@@pebble888 I'm also wondering what a Gregory Jade equivalent for men would be
If you REI people read this . Marinda is a awesome sales person easy to listen to and don't make one fell like she is trying to sell you something you don't want or need . Love her video's she makes everything so relaxed and just makes you want to go backpacking and visit a REI store .
I’m amazed. I have had the same North Face day pack for 27 years. I watched this because I love your informed, yet serendipitous process. And I’m thinking as an old, retired advertising person , how remarkable it is for me , who would never walk into a store to hear a 20 minute schpeil on a product I don’t need- and in fact, I have been in a loving relationship with my North Face for over a quarter of a Century. Now I can only think of Jade 28. I hope you’re happy, Day Pack home wrecker.
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Your new Gregory pack is definitely green. It's even named "Jade" (a shade of green) and looks to be a hue between jade and teal (teal being a bluish green). So, as we say in the South, "Bless your heart, it's green not blue".
The Jade comes in multiple colors, it's just the name of the model.
Still hella green though 😆
Jade is just the model name. I have a jade backpack that's purple 😊
@@squishybird ::chuckle:: yeah. But that being said, Miranda's Jade pack in the video is definitely in the "green" color category.
@@DavidHuffTexas true lol!
I don't even need a daypack, and I can't stop watching! Miranda has such an inspiring personality and delightful aura! Please keep producing content with her!
Choosing backpacks is like choosing who to date. Do you go for something familiar or esthetically pleasing or the one that seemingly has everything? Lol, I think Miranda will be happy with her choice
I’d love to see an after action report on how the Gregory holds up!
Gregory packs are superb.
Love my Gregory. It's a smaller version, but perfect for me. Had it for about a year now and we do a day hike in Yosemite or Sequoia about once a month.
Its an amazing pack!!! I have used it twice to walk the Camino de Santiago and worn it about 40 days in a row on those trips and it still looks brand new. Ive also used it for more recreational trips like a trip to Egypt and I've had no problems using it as a carry-on on planes.
@@mollybolster1014 do you think my Gregory Zulu 30 can fit as carry on? Zulu 30 is male version of Jade 28 I think.
@idhamrodzali6091 you can bring a 40L backpack as a carry-on!
Definitely green. :) Thank you for the video.
I am not professional hiker by any stretch. That said, having used packs with a trampoline back I can honestly say, I would not want to use one without it. It is so much more comfortable and cooler than having a extra layer of material right against the skin. Also, I feel a hip belt is a absolute must. Again, total difference from weight on the shoulders vs the hips. Also has to have decent/good padded shoulder straps and hip belt pockets that are larger in size. A simple standard manufacturers should be using for hip belt pockets are cell phones. If it won't fit, make the pocket bigger.
Deuter also makes a slightly larger pack at 28 liters that comes with a rain cover and a little beefier shoulder straps and hip belts. I love that pack for a long day hike or when I’m carrying my DSLR and telephoto lenses and need more padding to carry the heavier and bulkier weight. I then have the Deuter 22 Speed Lite SL for quick 1-2 hour trips where I’m not carrying as much gear as an all day hike. In that 22 L pack, I keep it packed with all my stuff ready to go so I can be quick and spur of the moment. That smaller pack also lives in my trunk so I always have emergency supplies with me. Which was surprisingly useful during an evacuation from wildfire back in 2018; I had emergency equipment with me if needed. I did find that loading the packs up with the sand bags in the store helped me decide which pack felt comfortable. I legitimately forgot that the Deuter pack was already filled with sand bags when I went to “add weight”. I had a good laugh, and decided that the way that pack distributed the weight made it feel like the weight wasn’t there, was the best choice for me.
That's because it is not away from your back. The fancy air systems make the load feel heavier and bounce more.
I had a Osprey technical pack I got in about 1978. I loved it. Is served me very well in many different situations. I went to college with it. It was getting a little long in the tooth until someone broke into my car and stole it, last summer. But while I was looking to finally replace it, it never failed to do the job I needed. It was also about 30 liters though but I was never 100% sure.
That's the greenest green I've ever seen. Also looks like a great choice. Happy hiking!
Thanks for watching, Katherine! Happy trails. 😊
The pack is defiantly green :)
I knew you'd choose the Gregory Jade. Jade is green. The pack is green too.
Wow nice spoiler lol. I open the video and I see which one she chooses.. 😤😂
The pack is white and gold!
Or green, with a slightly blue tint. But mostly green.
Oh the Gregory is definitely green :v
I use the Osprey Manta 24 as my daypack. The Manta/Mira packs are very similar to the Stratos/Sirrus but do have the front stretchy stuff pocket if that is a feature that is important to you.
Manta/Mira are more expensive than Stratos/Sirrus, but Manta/Mira do come with a high quality hydration reservoir. So that would make up part of the price difference if you were also going to buy one of those.
For me, I usually have more compressible things at the top of the pack (like a jacket), so I like the positioning of the top compression straps. It does go over the zipper, but I keep the zipper pulls at the top and usually do not need to open past the compression straps to get things out.
I thought I would like the trekking pole holster. But it is not as quick to use as I thought. So I only use them in the rare situation when I don't want to stop and also need both hands free (including not just letting the poles hand by the hand straps).
Overall, it's a great daypack that could probably be stretched into an overnight pack (though, I haven't tried).
neat! and helpful. Yes, would love an update later.
The Gregory sunglasses holder is great. I didn't think I was going to use it but it was helpful. I have the Maya 22 and Maven 55. Probably always be a Gregory girl.
I have an REI Savannah vest that i wear when working outdoors, it has some sewn loops like that and I completely love the convenience of hanging sunglasses there. Super useful as I have to go between shade and direct sunlight often, beats the hell out of stuffing them into a jeans pocket and living with the scratches.
I'd watch a review of the Gregory pack. Also take a color blindess test and see what your results are!
Your videos, even ones just going over products, always give me a good laugh! Would love to see a video of you using your new pack out in the wild.
This couldn’t have come at a better time! Both my husband and I are due to new day packs since our 10 year ones are falling apart! Just waiting for the REI sale!
We went to our local REI a couple weeks ago to upgrade from basic hydration packs with pretty much no storage to full on day packs! I went in thinking I’d end up with an Osprey, but ended up with the Gregory Jade 28 as well! (Hubby got a Gregory Zulu 30). I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing folks who work at REI! The person working in the packs spent a solid half hour with us as we tried different options out with some weight in them to see how they felt. So far I am really liking the Jade 28! We are heading to Bryce Canyon in about a week where I will really put it to the test! Cant wait!
So I have a bunch of packs from just hanging around the city, to more sophisticated things like going to work all the way up to backpacking packs. I have different sizes for all occasions. When I am just running to the bank and back, I take a very small pack. Then when I am going to visit family around town I take a larger pack. If I am commuting to work I take my huge commuter backpack and then if I am going hiking and backpacking I have packs for those occasions as well. Although my briefcase is usually the one I take to work but it is between my brief case and my work pack. Oh by the way, all of my packs are named after girls.
I am in a similar situation! I've been using the flash 18 because of how light it is. I have a bigger osprey but it's so dang heavy. The deuter is looking GREAT to me! I also came here to say Green!
The Osprey compression strap goes over the zipper on purpose. It takes the pressure off the zipper itself . You don't want to pull on one side of a length of zipper.
Love my Gregory Jade! Size is so versatile- day hike to overnight bag. Super comfy to wear 😊
These packs run from $115-$150. I've got to be honest here. I've bought some pricey bags, but the lower in volume you get, the less willing you should be to spend on them, in my opinion. Pretty much anything under 30L should read "Outdoor Products" on it and sell for $30 or less. You just don't ask packs that size to do much other than carry a few layers, water and snacks. The only reason, to me, to spend more is if you absolutely need a frame/trampoline of some sort. As for hip belts, another $8 gets you an OT fanny pack you can wear instead, and it comes with holders you can fit two Gatorade bottles into. :)
-For this volume, I use a 29L Outdoor Products Quest backpack. It's kind of a rugged, tactical-looking with various compartments, is available in multiple colors and runs $25 at Walmart. I carry my laptop to and from work in it as well.
-The fanny pack is the Outdoor Mojave H2O ($9 at WM) and has 3L of storage outside of the bottles.
-For day trips I'll often not even bring the Quest and instead use the Ozark Trail Atka ($17 at WM), which is less backpacky and more like a tube with lightweight straps and limited zippered storage (with no bottle holders). It's still 29L but weighs about 11 oz. and I'll use that and the fanny pack as a combo. But I wouldn't use it without because even though it's hydration compatible, I wouldn't trust it to carry 2-3L of water weight on the inside. Strictly layers, odds and ends inside.
I rotate them all around as the situation dictates. I've had them all for about 5 years and they're fine except for a little delamination where the Atka cinches, and the zippers are now a little sluggish on the Quest.
I don't worry about the integrated rain cover because it's day pack. If it's likely to rain, I'm likely not going to take a hike that day. And if I'm out more than one day, I'm not likely doing that hike with a day pack. But I HAVE invested about $5 in a generic one from WM.
Take care.
Not a daypack, but I tried 9 different backpacks trying to find one that didn't actually cause me physical pain to wear on my first backpacking trip (Deuter 45+10 was my winner), and I was so excited, I hugged my brand new pack, too! 😂😂😂 Thank you, Miranda, I feel a tiny bit less weird now. 💛
That Gregory pack is definitely the best of the bunch.
It's another house brand, but Decathlon makes a 20L day pack. Hip belt, two stretchy side pockets for water, elastic draw string on the outside that I use for my coat once I warm up. A zipper at the bottom and drawstring on the top. Also has a top compartment (brain?) that I don't think is included in the 20L. I looked at REI's stock for a while before deciding to try to Decathlon 20L day pack. The hip belt has a pouch that's large enough for my cellphone and a handful or two of treats. There's padding on the shoulders and lower back that life the pack off your back. Just something else for others out there looking.
I work in the optical industry. I've never heard the term "ear horns" before. They're temples and the middle of the sunglass frame where the elastic loop goes is the bridge. Good review though.
In March, I got an Osprey Skimmer 28 - wishing I had seen this video BEFORE then, although my Skimmer has been doing a good job for me. One of the things I love about it is that the main compartment is top-loading and the compression straps do not cross the zipper. It has the pockets I need without being over-compartmentalizated. I hated my previous daypack where I always forgot which pocket I had put each random doodad. Too MANY pockets. One thing I don’t like about the Skimmer is that the water bottle pockets are zipper - the pack assumes you’ll prefer to use the hydration bladder, which is a little tricky sometimes. One idea for a video - to hydration bladder or NOT to hydration bladder? Sometimes I love it - sometimes I find it a big pain in the tush. Clearly there are lovers and haters . . . And I’ve always thought of teal as more blue than green, by the way.
I would do a hydration bladder 100%. I have done desert day hikes and you need to carry a gallon of water.
That Gregory is definitely green, I'd like a review of the Gregory after a few day hikes. I've been using the Evergoods Mountain Quick Draw 24L for a year. it'd be nice to see REI stock some microbrands.
I felt so sad for that poor Flash 22. Gear has feelings too!
Are you sure it's not related to your love for the flash 55?
The "ear horn/strap/handle" of your sunglasses is called the leg.
Kudos for a solid and straight forward review. Thanks for keeping it real.
I just got a Deuter AC Lite 18 and it's probably the best day pack I've had.
My favorite day pack, now discontinued, was the LLBean Adventure Pro Pack. 28L, a huge bucket top, two zippered top pockets, two zippered side pockets, two mesh water bottle pockets that I could fit a Nalgene in (while still wearing the pack!), a "kangaroo" pouch on the front where I kept my dog's stuff, daisy chain loops for extra cords, gear loops on the underside, and compression straps! It was absolutely bombproof with 800D material coated in DWR. I took that pack to Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, DC, Maryland, Montana, and Oregon. It handled university, summer camp work, travel by airplane, boat, bike, foot, train, bus, and car, 3 hospital stays and 9 ER trips, hundreds of day hikes, and 5 ultralight overnight summer backpacking trips. It lasted me 7 years until the zippers gave out and couldn't be repaired, and LLBean doesn't make it anymore. I literally cried when I finally threw it out.
I replaced it with the Cotopaxi Torre 24 liter, which is a super solid bag. The bag would be the most perfect bag known to humanity if the LLBean Adventure Pro Pack hadn't existed. So the Cotopaxi Torre 24 is the second best bag known to humanity.
The Osprey's "stow on the go" trekking pole attachments are not at all obtrusive to me, the exact opposite in fact. As someone who uses poles, the feature is a must. So much so i have modified my latest non-osprey pack to have these front mounted pole holders. When hiking and i get to a scramble or an area where i dont need the poles, i used to have to stop, take the pack off, hook the poles up, then put it back on. And as soon as i needed them again I had to do it all over again and often would just get tired of it and not get them out or put them up when i should. Its a huge feature, i cant go without it now. But for you, someone who doesnt use them much, i can see why you dont care about it. Not sure why its obtrusive, unless you mean its not out of the way for the very little use you give them. And the pack is green, sorry! Some parts are a bit more blue tho if that counts? Definitely a teal more on the green side, im used to teal being more bluish.
I love my little rei bag small and compact light weight. So far it’s holding up!
Hi Miranda. I would love to see a video about how to store my gear. I have tons of questions. Should I hang my sleeping bag? What about my sleep pad? Store the tent and poles flat or standing on end? Fuel can safety? Trekking poles folded or straight? Etc. Thanks!
Going through similar processes I seem to have wound up with Gregory packs for both dayhikes and backpacking in the last couple of years (thanks 20% off member coupons!). I'm constantly impressed with the fit and features. Please give us an after action report once you worn that pack around for a bit!
These evaluations were spot on for me and my search for a fully functional and competent day pack. Very, very thanks.
I just went through the similar pack search the past month and narrowed down to the men’s versions, the Osprey Stratos 24 or 34, Osprey Manta 24 or 34 and Gregory Zulu (Jade) 30 or 35. All nice packs. The Stratos seems - for a larger guy- the hip belt doesn’t come around the waist far enough- and would need a hip strap extension that you can get from Osprey. Led me to the Manta which fit better and I Liked the features on the 34 better than 24. The Gregory Zulu series however has a longer and larger hip belt so it actually sits more on the hips (for a larger guy like me) and real comfortable. I was able to also try on a Zulu 40 and ended up ordering a Zulu 35 from Gregory since REI doesn’t carry. A little taller than the 30, top loader and a zipper on the back to also get into the main compartment. Looking forward to trying it out on the trail.
I got two bags in the past year for hiking and I love them both! For short hikes where I don't need much beyond the essentials, I use the REI Co-op Flash Pack 18. I love how simple and light it is, and that it can be used as a stuff sack as well!
For longer day hikes when I need more gear, I have the REI Co-op Rucksack 28. I've been super happy with it (and it does have a rain cover!). It also works equally well for a work bag, when I need more space/carrying capacity than just a small purse.
Still patiently waiting for the trip report on this bag! Incorporating it into a day hike video would be sweet.
This uzbagx tote is beautifully colored, very sturdy and the perfect size. Not too small, not too big.
I look forward to joining my rotation
Miranda, I don't know if it's only me, but I would add one more parameter, safety. My daypack has reflectors at the back. Also, I use to hang on small LEDs (cycling habit) and the chest strap comes with a built-in whistle.
I know this was made today, BUT YESS! make a hundred-mile report! That sounds awesome! Also great vid!
Idea for your day pack: i call it a soup hike. Get a pot of soup to a rolling boil the morning of the hike and have people bring a vacuum insulated thing. It can even be a mug. We used Contigo things. Fill everyone's thermos with soup and you'll have a tasty lunch on the trail.
I have the Gregory stout 30 and 45. Use these packs for all my travels plus the 30 for day hikes....just love them!!! They carry so well!
This video is so timely! I was at my REI today looking at these Osprey and Gregory packs to upgrade my day pack. I really like the pocket design on the Gregory, but the straps fit me better on the Osprey. Still trying to decide. I don't know what to do! Maybe I need to go back and play the straps on the Gregory to see if I can get them to fit better. Definitely interested in a follow-up!
I am a simple woman. I see Miranda, I click Like.
(Also legit thanks for this video; I am navigating these exact waters right now, trying to choose my first day pack, so this is very helpful content.❤)
Love it! 🙌
Awesome content!! It was also WAY past time to upgrade my day pack and after watching your post, I went to my local(ish) REI, tried on about 10 packs, I went with a Deuter Speed Lite 32.....VERY happy with it......currently my MOST comfortable pack.
Your "old flash" was the REI holiday gift many moons ago, yes? Mine is a hand me down from my wife who works there. Love it, but this info is very helpful, since I have found I want a little more structure and hip pockets!! THANKS!
I think you have amazing show, compare to other shows your the best of all of them. So you take care and wish you a amazing journey always.
I'm so glad you picked the grey one.
I’d go with the Gregory Jade as well. Great bag! One of the first things I thought about it was “I love that Green color!” 😂🤷♀️💚
I would love to see an actual hiking video with the bag. But I love the interaction with the producers. They always have me laughing. The Miranda series of videos I always learn something and it’s always highly entertaining. Well played REI 🤨
Bye all means, video showing parts of a fun little day hike, while giving us your wonderful Miranda backpack review! Go girl! I gotta say again, I love all your video’s!
For a long time, I've had a Flash 65 for as my multi-day bag, an Osprey Kestrel 46 as a full-day+ bag, and a small Patagonia shoulder bag for short day-hikes, and I just recently picked up a Flash 18 for day hikes where I want a bit more storage. Plus the small Patagonia bag was too bulky to pack in a larger bag for excursion-type hikes from a camp, so this Flash 18 is gonna serve that role. Out of all of those, I've probably used the Patagonia shoulder sling bag the most, but it's super limited in terms of what it can reasonably hold.. looking forward to putting some mileage on the Flash 18.
And yes, of course we want to see a post-use review of that bag!
I can vouch for osprey packs and their customer service. I had a big winter sleeping bag that was too big for the external straps to hold. Msged osprey and they sent me 2 extension straps for free, color matched and all. Two thumbs up for osprey!!
I recently got a Deuter Speed Lite 24, and judging from the first 20 or so miles I've hiked with it, I think it's a keeper. The hip pocket is JUST big enough for my Cammenga lensatic compass, but even that's a tight fit, so I'm not sure what they were thinking would go there. I can reach the top pocket by reaching behind without taking the bag off. I can awkwardly reach my water from the side; it's a challenge but worth it. (I don't like bladders.)
"Miranda makes backpack shopping fun and entertaining"🤭.
I love you and your videos so much. I’m about to buy my first paid of hiking boots tomorrow. And I cannot wait to start adventures. You have such good insight about everything and I hope you continue to make more videos!!!!
I bought the Osprey Manta 24 after a lot of research and am very happy with it. It’s a little more expensive than the others but it comes with a 2.5 L hydration bladder. I drink a lot of water so that was important to me. It has many other good features, as well.
I was JUST looking up how to pick a daypack! Can't believe you have a video on it! Yay!!
I was just at REI downtown last week trying to pick out a day pack and I had those three on the ground, as well as a reservoir bag, and I stared at them for at least an hour. I went with the Gregory Jade 28 but mine is grey and blue and I like that teal color so much more! I love the pack so far, it has been great!!
I have a north face angstrom 30 for my day pack. I've had it for probably 15+ years now. It has a lot of miles on it. It's holding up well. Just figured to put that out there for anyone looking for a good day pack
Love the color on your Flash 22. I've always found the Flash 22 to be perfect for all day trips - I've even used it for snowshoeing dayhikes.
Definitely looking forward to an update on your new pack after a few trips! It looks super awesome, but I have never owned a Gregory bag before so don't know how they hold up.
Green is my Favorite color, and next to your blue pillow and blue Osprey pack it's definitely more green than blue even though it's Teal a great color as well. Great review, but I lean to favor Osprey they have never let me down.
I still hike with a Gregory Shasta I bought used on line in 1998. Enormous expedition pack. Indestructible. Gregory is a sure bet.
Great choice! Gregory packs fit me the best but I still own and use packs from Osprey and Deuter because it’s fun to change things up and utilize a different layout. Fun and informative video and Miranda’s enthusiasm for pockets, buckles, and zippers is awesome! Teal is the best because it is both blue and green!🤣😀♥️
Good point, about the color teal! 👍😄 We're so glad you enjoyed all the video's details.
One thought about the compression straps on the Osprey is that they improve security by covering the main zipper - if you're using the bag for travel that's quite handy...
Temple. The ear horn is called a temple. But this was a welcome post. I have a Deuter Speed Lite 20 which has been rock solid, but I too would like a bit more structure. Thanks for getting me started.
Yeaaaaa! Congratulations on your new baby!!! :) Definitely do a trip report on the new daypack, please!
Perfect timing for this video because I need to upgrade my daypack! Also, I would love to heard feedback from usage! Thanks Miranda!
I like the look of the Gregory Jade 28 pack, especially with the front and side loops, I think I might get this pack as I need one that I can secure with straps or bungee, on top of a larger backpack.
Please take us for a day hike with your new pack!
Would love to see an update on your current gear for a day hike
We love osprey packs! We have the daylite and daylite plus but the hip belts on the sirrus look super nice and I love the pocket there.
6:33 [hip pockets] "definitely big enough to some dog poop bags, may be a snack or something"
-"Courage" poster (anti poop eating PSA) from Rick and Morty pops into my mind immediately.
11:25 "blue" - "green" ...years later scientists would discover that some people have an abundance, lacking, or differing configuration of color receptors in their eyes that lead to different perception of colors. The 4 billion lives lost in the color wars of 2043 will not be forgotten. Also, the producer told the video editor to alter the picture making the bag clearly green so you look crazy. Hollywood gaslighting the talent that slip their grasp, textbook move.
100 mile trip report: yes please
I recently bought a 30L Gregory from REI and love it too. I put recently slobbered in dog bowl in the mesh back pocket. Hard to beat the included rain cover too.
Love love love my Gregory Miwak 18. Best day pack I've ever owned. Also that pack is green af. The pillow behind you is blue.
Well timed video! TIL the value of a trampoline back. Hiking oyster dome with my son’s Trail 25 this morning I was a hot sweaty mess! Normally I wear my big Gregory 70 (women’s can’t remember the model) and I’m cool as a cucumber and it fits my short self better too!
Great video - now my kid needs a new pack 😆
a very important feature in a daypack for me is consciousness.
I'm with you on Gregory packs. Just got a new day pack and it's the Zulu 30. Yeah, a bit larger than I would have chosen but my torso length is 21½" and the Zulu fits me well. Oh, and those sunglasses holder? Couldn't have cared less about it... until the first time I used it. What an awesome feature!
You sold me my Osprey many moons ago 😂 and ironically, the compression buckles on it are my least favorite thing about it!
That pack is soooo green on camera. Hahaha. Love your videos. I decided to watch this one again. I just ordered a new pack today. It’s the osprey stratos 24. I have the kid carrier from osprey and I just love it. The stratos has the same straps,back panel and hip belt as that one so that and all the separate pockets was the determining factor for me since I love the way it fits so well. I needed something larger than my 15 liter camelbak and smaller than my 35 liter gregory. Also not a gregory fan. Sorry not sorry. I’m osprey all the way since I got that kid carrier.
Got my 25L pack already perfect for my day hikes thanks 😊
Snag a Hill People Gear Umlindi V2 and you’ll never need another day pack. Pair it with one of their hip belts and you can haul quite a load. I’ve sat a kid up on top and it carried just fine. Can easily increase capacity with their pack pockets. Robust, comfortable, and 🇺🇸 made.
Gregory wins again. I have 4 of their bags and could not be more happy about my choices. It makes me smile to see so many jokers out there with Osprey bags, lol.
I'm way late to the party, but that pack is green. Also, I love my Deuter Trail 28 SL. I upgraded from a 15 yo Osprey Talon, and I freaking love the Trail. The only thing wrong with it is the lack of an external stretchy pocket. I'm thinking about getting a helmet holder to function as my external stretchy pocket.
Once again thanks for another informative & entertaining video ... Cheers
The Gregory pack is def a dark teal or jade color (as its name suggests!). The Osprey looks like a dark cornflower blue like my 50L.
Thanks for the video, Miranda and Team! My husband and I were just talking the other day about upgrading our day packs!
I am so torn right now.. I don't need a massive bag so the 18L would be the perfect choice. I tried on the REI Ruckpack and while I liked the simplicity I am not sure after a days hike I would like the comfort. I've only seen the Teton Oasis online but the shoulder straps remind me of the Wenger backpack I had in college. This bag also comes with a 2L bladder where I would still need to get one for the CoOp and at a cheaper price.