Water-Resistant Hiking Daypack

Description

A 36L hiking backpack sits in the useful gap: too big for a daypack, too small to need a hip belt and a fitting session. It carries a full day out with room for a jacket and lunch, and at 1.12 lb empty it does not spend your energy before you start walking.

A hiking backpack you do not notice carrying

Every ounce of pack is an ounce of gear you are not carrying. This one is nylon, 1.12 lb empty, and rated by the supplier to around 33 lb of contents. That ratio is the point — light frame, real capacity.

The suspension is ergonomic, with padded back and shoulder straps that spread load across the shoulders and back rather than hanging it off two points.

Features

• 36 L adjustable capacity — expands and cinches to the load
• Premium nylon fabric — durable and water resistant
• Carries around 33 lb — supplier rating for contents
• 1.12 lb empty — one of the lightest packs at this volume
• Multiple compartments — gear stays ordered, not dumped in one sack
• Ergonomic suspension — padded back panel and shoulder straps
• Ships from California — free US shipping, 14-day returns

Specifications

Why 36 litres is the hiking backpack size most people need

Twenty litres runs out the moment you add a rain shell and a thermos. Sixty litres invites you to fill it, and then you carry it. Thirty-six is the size that holds a full day — water, layers, food, first aid, camera — plus the extra jacket you did not think you would need, without tipping into overnight-pack territory.

A hiking backpack this size also fits most airline carry-on rules, which is why the same pack works for a hike on Saturday and a flight on Monday.

Where this hiking backpack fits

Day hikes, cycling, climbing approaches, travel and commuting. It is a sensible fishing pack too, since the multiple compartments keep tackle separate from food and layers.

Care and maintenance

Empty it fully and shake it out after each trip, especially the bottom compartment. Spot clean nylon with mild soap and cold water; never machine wash a pack with padded straps, as the foam compresses and does not recover. Hang it to dry rather than leaving it on a floor. Store it loosely packed, not compressed flat, so the back padding keeps its shape.

Frequently asked questions

How much can this hiking backpack carry?
The supplier rates it at around 33 lb of contents, which is well beyond a normal day load.

How heavy is the pack itself?
1.12 lb empty, which is light for 36 litres.

Is the hiking backpack waterproof?
The nylon is water resistant, not sealed. In sustained rain use a liner or a rain cover.

Will it work as carry-on luggage?
At 11.02 x 2.36 x 12.59 inches packed it suits most carry-on allowances, but always check your airline.

What is it good for besides hiking?
Cycling, climbing, travel, commuting and fishing. See the rest of our packs in the MAXELTI Active store, and the Leave No Trace principles cover packing out everything you carry in.