![]() ![]() Fit and durability have proven outstanding, it easily holds all the gear I require for an extended day hike (with volume to spare), the outer mesh pocket is perfect for stashing items I regularly access throughout the day, as well as providing a nice place to stow wet items and the main thing. *update 6/4/13 – Now selling for $65.Īll in all, I am happy with the Gossamer Gear Minimalist Ultralight Daypack. The pack shows absolutely no signs of wear and amazingly, the outer mesh pocket has endured no damage.Ī couple cons would be that the cinch top closure does not close very smoothly the bell shape of the pack is a bit odd (which is why I added the trip tease to cinch at the bottom) useless included foam back pad tiny d-rings at the top and bottom of the web daisy chains on the shoulder straps that do not seem very functional to me and finally, the price. I’ve used it on and off trail, including some trekking through heavy dense brush and a couple days spent with a lot of sliding down granite boulders. Durability of the pack has been outstanding. ![]() One issue I have found with other daypacks is that the pack sits too low on my back, compromising comfort after a few miles. I like that I am able to tighten up the shoulder straps comfortably enough for the pack to sit at the top of my torso. The longest stretch I have used this pack in a day is around 15 miles and I experienced zero issues with comfort. I have now used this pack over the course of five months on numerous day hikes. No issues loading all this gear, so the Minimalist would certainly work for a long winter day hike. In the outer pocket I packed a wool beanie, fleece gloves, ICEtrekkers and a Sawyer Squeeze water filter. And I hadn’t even touched the outer mesh pocket. Even with all this, there was plenty of volume left. Inside went a rain shell, two 900ml Evernew bottles, first aid kit, emergency kit, map and a bag of snacks. ![]() In the internal zippered pocket I put a headlamp, lip balm, wallet and car keys. Certainly no problem fitting everything inside, for having a spec’ed internal volume of around 18 liters, this thing seemed huge. Keeping an open mind, I began loading the pack with what gear I would take on a typical day hike. This is very flimsy and would add very little support to the pack, I felt it was not needed. First thing I did was to remove the thin foam pad from the back pocket. Something about the pack was a bit odd, but at the same time intriguing. When I pulled the Minimalist out of the box, I wasn’t sure what to think. A tough decision, so of course, I ordered them both. The Minimalist Ultralight Daypack looked great but seemed a bit over the top as far as features. I couldn’t quite decide on which would suit my needs better, the Riksak, in it’s simplicity, really appealed to me but I was concerned about durability. But, there’s not just the Riksak, there is also the minimalist daypack. Ah-ha!, I think it’s time to try out a new daypack. ![]() Then one day I was browsing Gossamer Gear’s website (a dangerous past time, I know) and came across the Riksak. I had finally reached the point where I said forget it, it’s just a daypack, stop being so picky and just use one of the many gathering dust in the closet. Most I have tried seem to be too bulky, too heavy or way too much volume. Finding the “perfect” daypack seems like a never ending search for me. Relaxing on the bank of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, February 2013.ġ40 denier dyneema gridstop ripstop nylon (Main body)Īhh, the daypack. ![]()
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