LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING PACK: Is this the BEST Hiking Day Pack?? Full OSPREY DAYLITE PLUS Review

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Over two years ago I posted a short review of the Osprey Daylite Plus 20L pack (link below, if you want to check it out)! This pack has now been my go-to day hiking pack for nearly four years, and was purchased with absolutely NO PRIOR RESEARCH from me.
We all know that Osprey make some great packs for hikers of all kinds, and the Osprey Daylite Plus has proven itself to be a solid pack on all of my day hiking adventures (I've really put it through its paces!) to date, which is why I have no trouble recommending it to you now as one of the BEST DAY HIKING PACKS on the market.
Find out all about the pack and my experience with it over the years in this full-length day hiking pack review.
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@Fetucinee 3 жыл бұрын

I'd never thought I'd be spending my off hours watching....backpack reviews! And videos such as yours based on extensive hands on experience are the gold standard when it comes to meaningful information. Definitely considering the Daylite Plus.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny what happens when the backpacking bug takes hold! Thanks for watching Luke.

@roastbeefy0weefy Ай бұрын

You can also hang light stuff from the compression straps. A cap, a compressible doggie water bowl, anything with a loop or attachment point. The compression straps can also help secure a water bottle, depending on what kind of cap you're using. The newer updated versions made the water bottle pouches more secure, also. Anyway great review thank you!

@LongWhiteGypsy 9 сағат бұрын

This is a great idea, and something I’ve done on a few occasions, thanks for bringing people’s attention to it! (No matter how hard you try, you always miss something out!) Glad you enjoyed!

@TheEffortlessMan 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very comprehensive review, thank you so much for putting in the time to make this, and be so thorough also. I'm considering getting the Osprey Daylite Travel version as it can serve as an EDC and suitable for urban use to for when I go to and from work with my laptop. Keep up the great work!

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thank you so much for your kind feedback. Good luck with your new purchase! P.S. I use this Daylite Plus for my EDC frequently regardless :)

@lpres5419 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this extremely comprehensive review. You answered several questions I still had after watching multiple reviews on this pack. Well done and much appreciated!

@LongWhiteGypsy 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful!

@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah cool analysis - great vid

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

@ionplgr 3 жыл бұрын

I was actually looking for a reasonably priced day pack. Definitely considering this one. Thanks for the great video!

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad this video has helped to give you an idea of what's out there :)

@ionplgr 3 жыл бұрын

@@LongWhiteGypsy Ha ha, I actually bought it few minutes after I wrote that message. And it's already been delivered. I love it! Going to try it out on a hike soon 👍

@annawong1305 3 жыл бұрын

Reviews complaining about the water bottle issue put me off from seriously considering this pack, but your video really sells it! Thanks for the informative video, really enjoyed it.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Anna! I have used this pack just about every day for the three or four years I've owned it. I love it so much I even bought everyone in my family one too!

@onthedownhillsideoflife8855 3 жыл бұрын

Nice day pack. My wife got her second Osprey pack "Lumina" last fall and she loves it. She say Osprey ladies packs have the best shoulder strap design for a women's figure. Thanks and happy trails.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you for letting me know :)

@DrDennis 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Buying one fir me and wife in 2021!

@LongWhiteGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Enjoy!

@galaxysuar 2 жыл бұрын

The latest Osprey Daylite Plus model has a stretch water bottle side pockets. Your bottles wont slip out. But it does not has the external compartment for hydration bladder.

@LongWhiteGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I've seen that, would love to try it out myself to see if it really is any better than the pockets on my version. Seems a little bit deeper at least! I think doing away with the external hydration bladder compartment is probably a good decision, it would have been very uncomfortable to have actually had a bladder in there I think, even though I do like the idea that if it leaks for any reason the rest of your stuff doesn't get wet. Thanks for the comment!

@EmilioExploring 3 жыл бұрын

Dope music!

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Haha a little out of my style, but thanks!

@SuperChantorn 2 жыл бұрын

Very good ka

@LongWhiteGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@outdoorstours 3 жыл бұрын

very nice video, i like it very much, thanks for that. A BIG Like . 12 Greetings from Germany :-)

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@JewishJuice 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I'd tone down the "background" (foreground) music though. Your presentation, information, and opinion are plenty to keep us watching.

@LongWhiteGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for taking the time to offer it up :)

@BagznBirdz 3 жыл бұрын

Very few backpacks are totally waterproof. I carry a separate rain cover for my backpack whenever I'm not sure about the weather. And that happens alot when living in Finland.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is only a certain amount of protection even the highest 'water resistant' pack can offer. Always carry a pack liner and/or rain cover just in case. The hiking in Finland must be amazing... what are your recommended trails?

@BagznBirdz 3 жыл бұрын

@@LongWhiteGypsy this country is pretty from top to bottom, but I think the UKK national park (Urho Kekkonen nat.park) and the Hetta-Pallas trail are both amazing! Def worth checking out. BTW, I just purchased the 2021 model of the Daylite Plus for both me and le BF and guess what - they changed the side pockets! They are now deeper and sturdier so a bottle won't fall when you bend. The water bladder pocket is now inside the bag and also functions as a laptop pocket, and the zipper pocket on the front flap is horizontal instead of vertical. I really like it, seems very practical.

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! I will have to take a look at the new Daylite Plus when it finally reaches NZ shores!

@carlobanuag9807 3 жыл бұрын

What pack liner do you use? Thanks!

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Carlo! Really anything I have lying around. I usually just use a black bin bag (or trash compactor bag), or recently I purchased a couple of Nyloflume bags from Waymark Gear Co which have good reviews. I also have a Sea to Summit 25L pack liner in my collection which is great, but basically just try to make sure it's something that's going to keep the water out. I have been known to double up on bin bags for a cheaper but more durable option. Hope that helps!

@xxlor3xx 3 жыл бұрын

how tall are you? i am 5ft 3in and just got my pack in the mail today, i worry that the grab handle will bother me. but osprey doesn't make a similar pack without it. without going double in price. did you notice it when you first tried yours on and just the weight of the gear lessened it?

@LongWhiteGypsy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm around 5'5". I know the issue you are talking about, though. I recently purchased a new Daylite for my Mum and whenever I use hers I notice that issue so I wonder whether they have slightly changed their design?. Perhaps try loosening the straps slightly and sit the pack lower down on your back. Using the hip belt on longer hikes may help also. I usually have the pack pretty heavy as well, so perhaps that is why I don't experience the same issue all the time.

@chakaka801 2 жыл бұрын

Would this be good enough for camino? Im suppose to just carry 5.5kg 10% of my weight. Thanks

@LongWhiteGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

I don't see why not... I've had 5kg or more in this pack on a couple of occasions and still find it very comfortable. Bear in mind it only has a thin hip belt, so if you're used to a bit more support in this area it might take a little getting used to. The biggest concern would be how bulky your gear is and whether it could fit in the pack. Will most of your bulky or overnight gear (sleeping bag, toiletries etc.) be shuttled to the Albergues every night for you? Or do you need to carry all your gear every day?

@interstellar.overdrive 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean El Camino de Santiago in Spain? Wouldn't choose this pack. This one is good for a 1-day hike but not for a 1-month long trip with 8h of walking every day. I would recommend a 25-30l backpack, definitely with a real hipbelt, that really makes a difference. Maybe something like the Osprey Talon/Tempest. I went with a 35l backpack, but I was carrying more stuff, e.g. sleeping bag and mat.