daypack

[dey-pak]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of daypack¹

day + pack ¹

Example Sentences

They come in quick-drying “backpack cases,” made from recycled plastic water bottles, with carabiners attached — so you can clip them to your daypack for convenience.

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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.

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

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A downside is that the waist strap isn’t inclusive to larger hikers, but some may be able to wear it crossbody or attached to a daypack.

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I pair this bag with a cheap multiuse daypack that I picked up at the mall for $15.

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