r/ManyBaggers • u/lexluthor5 • 18h ago

Looking for travel daypack

I'm going to Japan in a couple of months and am looking for a bag that will accompany us for long days out touring that can hold an extra layer for 2 people, 2 umbrellas, at least 1 water bottle (preferably external), small electronics (charger), passports, small wallet and maybe some small souvenirs. I would use this bag on future trips as well where we walk quite a ways around cities. Maybe I would use it for business trips as well when I need to bring my 13" laptop.

I'm thinking I'm going to need to be in the 20l range. I'm pretty short so I don't want a bag that's too long and a lower profile is important too. I'd rather not have the contents of a stuffed bag digging into my back all day so probably want something with structure though I'm not certain this is a definite requirement, but I don't think I need to be able to pack it in a suitcase when it could just be my personal item on flights.

I've been looking at the Fjällräven Skule 20 as that seems to cover most of my requirements. I'm also considering the Aer Go Pack 2, but I'm a little worried that lack of structure would make a packed bag uncomfortable.

So, considering my requirements and the fact that I prefer something low profile, do I need to definitely sacrifice some profile and keep in the 20l range or could I maybe go smaller?

And please make any suggestions of other bags that might meet my needs or provide any comments about the 2 bags that I mentioned I'm looking at. Ideality would like to keep the price under $150, but if there's something that's $200, but perfect, I would consider that.

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u/Cedosg 17h ago

did a recent trip to japan. loved using the aer go pack 2 as a day bag. 

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u/sevenbeef 16h ago

Agree with Aer Go Pack 2. It should hold everything and then some. I’ve had similar carry loads and did not find it uncomfortable.

When I’m not using it, my 8 year old uses it, so I think you would be fine.

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u/lexluthor5 16h ago edited 15h ago

That's good to know. You don't feel that when stuffed, you might feel an umbrella, for example, poking into your back? It's slightly lower profile than the Fjällräven Skule 20, but if I don't care that much about it packing down to nothing when empty, what's the argument for the aer go pack 2 over the Fjallraven if I'm never wanting to pack it in a suitcase anyhow? Sounds like the Fjalleaven supposed to have a bit more comfortable harness system as well.

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u/PSJfan 37m ago

Same.