Small daypack reccomendations

[The John]

I am looking for small daypack/hip belt options that you have used and enjoyed.

Background,
I have an Exo daypack for when I'm going in for all day hunts deep in the woods. However, I have been hunting out of my vehicle doing short walks (3-6 miles) where all I have been taking is my FHF bino harness as I don't need the bulk of my EXO with me. I am looking for something smallish and lightweight that I can toss gloves, small kill kit, small first aid kit, snacks or other small items into while on these walks. I am a type 1 diabetic and while hunting I normally keep candy and snacks on me to keep my blood sugar in a good range (things get western when my bs runs low).

I just got back from an Idaho whitetail hunt in 30* and snow which got me thinking about this.

 

[WyldGoose]

Hill People Gear. Look at the Tarahumara or Junction. If those are too small, Umlindi(which you can add a belt).

 

[copenmechanism]

I’ve been using the Eberlestock bandit lately and checks all the boxes for me.

 

[RADunfee]

I really like my Kuiu Divide 1500. Well thought out and rugged. Its my pre-season scouting pack mostly. Ended up taking it on a cruise with several excursions in Honduras, Belize, and Mexico. I might get a second one when they go on sale again. I did, however, remove the waistbelt. Seems unnecessary on a smaller pack.

 

[The John]

I really like my Kuiu Divide 1500. Well thought out and rugged. Its my pre-season scouting pack mostly. Ended up taking it on a cruise with several excursions in Honduras, Belize, and Mexico. I might get a second one when they go on sale again. I did, however, remove the waistbelt. Seems unnecessary on a smaller pack.

Same regarding the waistbelt, I was thinking a bag without a waistbelt or just a waistbelt style bag to keep things unencumbered. thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Jpsmith1]

The Echo is the perfect size for snacks, a small pouch for kill kit and a layer

 

[tony]

Kifaru Scout if you can find one

Mountainsmith Day lumbar pack with strappettes.

Bandit is a good one as well.

 

[Austink47]

I would look at a kifaru door gunner with a grab it. Or a SG avail. They are both fantastic packs that punch above their weight. With both I have packed out turkey, elk sheds, and even an elk quarter. I ended up keeping the SG mostly because it does double duty as a ski pack.

I know you are not looking for a pack to pack with, but even with a light forget it is there pack I want to be able to carry something out.

For an ultra light simplistic (snack layer water) bag I like the MR in and out.

 

[bigbuckdj]

Kuiu Venture 1800

If you dont need a meat shelf i think it would be hard to beat those at the current 50% off, the waistbelt is removable. I havent put it back on since I took it off but i think its a nice option and it has at least a little rigidity with the internal frame. I have had mine for a few years now.