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daypack

American  
[dey-pak] / ˈdeɪˌpæk /

noun

  1. a relatively small backpack, with shoulder straps, used for day hikes, carrying books, or the like.


Etymology

Origin of daypack

day + pack 1

Example Sentences

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It turns into a lightweight daypack and was perfect for walks and hikes in Slovenia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

For example, instead of hauling around gear in a daypack, I hike in a vest with stuffed pockets so the weight is more evenly distributed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Don’t forget to train in your hiking boots, use hiking poles and gradually add weight to a daypack.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2022

It’s also perfect to throw in your daypack for peace of mind, in case you get stuck on a hike past sundown.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2019

Sitting at his feet, next to the Thermos, was his go bag — a daypack that each of them had within reach twenty-four hours a day.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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