Need suggestions for a small foldable daypack

I don't know about cute, but Sea to Summit has an extremely lightweight ("packable") daypack.
[Above link has been updated. There are multiple sources for the product, not limited to Amazon.]

I own one but haven't used it yet. It will not take up any significant amount of space in your suitcase, that's for sure. It definitely feels sturdy enough to handle what you propose to carry. I wouldn't want to stuff full of something like canned sodas.

I have this one by Eddie Bauer:

http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/stowaway-packable-20l-daypack/82300168

Although mine is a print fabric.

I also have a super lightweight one I picked up at one of the Oregon State parks last summer, in their gift shop. It is minimalist ( no pockets but the one pouch it folds into) and the straps are thin and would jot carry much weight. It folds up smaller than a tennis ball. Unfortunately I cannot read the brand; the print is too small!

Eagle Creek makes one too:

https://shop.eaglecreek.com/packable-daypack/d/1398

I have just discovered LOQI bags. loqistore.com and Amazon.com. They are nylon material, machine washable in a garment bag, fold up in a 3x3" flat zip bag and "cute." A multitude of styles and uses described on their website.

acraven's link to the Sea-to-Summit bag does not work for me. Try this one:

https://www.backcountry.com/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-daypack?CMP_SKU=STS003Q&MER=0406&skid=STS003Q-BL-Y001&mr:trackingCode=94E24784-6B89-E611-80FA-005056944E17&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=t&mr:adType=plaonline&CMP_ID=PLA_GOt001&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=097e083b-3d26-a088-12a0-0000308efb79&rmatt=tsid:1042790%7Ccid:213418117%7Cagid:13362837517%7Ctid:aud-265486194476:pla-370312268148%7Ccrid:92885920357%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:766092274769608751%7Cdvc:t%7Cadp:1o5%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9033282&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIur2b2pn22AIVR1p-Ch19mQoYEAQYBSABEgKd5PD_BwE

Regarding the LOQI bags mentioned above, all the ones I find on Amazon are tote bags. Do they also make a backpack style?

Hi Lola,
See the LOQI website for the backpack styles. I bought some totes on Amazon. The totes are great for grocery bags.

Thank you!

Civita day bag, doesn't fold into its own envelope but squishes down to very small and light. Or, if you're just looking for a light shopping tote, I always carry foldup ones from IKEA ($1.49); IKEA also carries inexpensive light daypacks of the same material, but I have not tried them .

I used the SeatoSummit backpack last year for a two day train trip away from our base location. It worked well although I did also have a cross body bag for my usual items that I want during the day, and used a money belt. In the sea to summit bag, I had pjs, toiletry bag, sweater and extra top. I did use a carbineer to somewhat secure the zipper. I wouldn't put valuables in it or heavy items. My water bottle was in the side pocket of my day bag. It is so light weight and compact that for future trips I will put it in my day bag just in case I acquire something to carry during outings.

You may think this is a horrible idea or you may like it. For at least ten years I carried Rick's Civita day pack because it folded up smaller than anything else I could find. I only use a carry-on only but wanted something light I could use on my touring days to hold those basic items (plus maybe a sweater and/or picnic supplies).

The last two years, I've gone even smaller and lighter. Now I fold up a reusable shopping bag from a French grocery store (without looking I'm going to guess Super-U). It folds up completely flat. Unfolded it holds a little more than the Civita did. Perhaps a bonus (never really had problems with the old bag), it looks like what many locals are carrying (maybe not if there isn't one of those stores in the area?) and might not attract thieves attention at all.

Look at the Go Travel Small Backpack (XTRA).

Thank you all for the great suggestions. I'll definitely check them out.

I have three tiny, very lightweight backpacks (one 3-oz. one that RS used to sell, one that is similar from LL Bean, and a ChicoBag that's a little larger). I have taken all three of these on recent trips and have now jettisoned all of them in favor of my Civita pack. It's a few ounces heavier and doesn't fold up quite as tiny, but it is not frustrating to use, as all these others are for various reasons. Life is too short!

I think Janet has hit the key point. I will not use my Sea-to-Summit daypack on a regular basis. That's what my cross-body purse is for. And I won't use it to haul food and reading material around on days when I have bus or train rides; I also carry a heavier tote that normally stays in my hotel room. My plan is to use the featherweight daypback when I take rural walks and want to be better balanced than I am with all my belongings hanging on one side of my body. (I developed plantar fasciitis just on the right side during my trip last year.)

Well, rats! I thought I'd done well with the HikPro at 8 oz. The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) at 2.4 oz appears to be even better for my purposes and it mostly gets great reviews. It's a good thing I have lots of kids and grandkids to pass my mistakes on to. Yes, I am getting obsessive about packing light.

Yes, it's easy to add a fair amount of weight to a suitcase via inclusion of handy pouches and bags. When I saw the weight of the Ultra-Sil, I more or less fell in love.

I just wear a cross body messenger bag everywhere I go, whether at home or traveling. It holds everything I need and is easy for me to access, but no one else. Pick out something stylish that fits you.

Ended up getting the Eagle Creek packable daypack. Thanks again for all your suggestions!