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Best daypack ?

Posted by (Montréal, Canada ) on

Hi !
we will be in Spain and Portugal in 2 weeks and we are trying to get the best daypack we can. We have a small backpack (Osprey Talon 22l) that serves us very for many years, but we are looking for something else that time. The main reason is pickpockets that seem to be very active in Barcelona and Lisbon.

At first we were looking at pacsafe bags burt know we are asking ourselves if they, in fact, brings more attention to them than protection !

We want to have a bag to carry: guidebook (Michelin green guide), water bottle, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, maybe 2-3 t-shirts, cellphone, passports....

So questions:

1) backpack or messenger or sling ?
2) Any model recommandation ? We live in canada, so maybe all models are not avaible here.
3) Keep our old Talon 22 ?

Thanks a lot !

Posted by
408 posts

We have multiple EagleCreek travel packs with detachable day packs.
Love them.

Posted by
2788 posts

I have gone to Europe 14 times and have always used a RS day bag that I also use every day here at home. I have replaced it a couple of times due to wear and tear. I have visited most every country in Europe including Spain and Portugal and have never had a problem with bad thinks happening to my day bag. I also always wear a money belt so that if my day bag comes up missing, I will only be missing a guide book, water bottle, rain coat, and a complete collection of over the counter pharmsuticals (sp?) all of which could be replaced in most towns in Europe. I usually keep it slung over one shoulder but when in crowds or on public transportation, I move it around to my chest.

Posted by
32198 posts

If you're happy with the Daypack you've been using, why not continue using it? Is there no way to secure the pack with a small lock, a twist-tie or whatever?

If you'd prefer to look at other ways to carry your gear such as Messenger Bags or whatever, you could consider products from these manufacturers......

They're pricey but can be shipped to Canada, and are extremely good quality (I know as I use products from both manufacturers).

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