KAILAS Hurricane 20L 26L Hiking Backpack Lightweight Trekking Daypack Small Backpacks for Traveling Camping Outdoor

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I've had a lot of backpacks over the years, from the big name brands to all of the unknowns (like this one!).This is my favorite so far.I mostly use this as a camera backpack on short hikes. I haven't wanted to shell out $400+ on a quality dedicated camera backpack so instead I use this with a 3rd part insert, or with individually packed lenses if I really want to save space.I have taken this pack to France, Alaska and many day hikes and it has performed great. In a few months I'll really test it out in the mountains and jungles of Peru.The back support reminds me a lot of Osprey, which was previously my favorite. The mesh keeps the pack away from my back so I sweat less (but I still sweat). The straps are very comfortable and belt pockets a good size.Size pockets fit a Nalgene bottle or a medium tripod. The other pockets work well for my use with one larger cavity, a medium one that you can still use even with the larger one is full, a very small pocket up top for small quick access items and then the kangaroo ouch on the back that's great for stuffing a jacket.This thing even has straps to hold your trekking poles.The one thing I miss is some straps along the bottom for me to strap a larger tripod. These are common on larger packs for strapping sleeping bags/pads. It's not normal for a daypack, so I'm not deducting any stars for it.

I bought this for a trip to Southeast Asia, and I wanted to stay cool. It is fantastic for that. Absolutely amazing. Never once did my back get sweaty in the sweltering humidity near the equator. It was so nice taking the pack off in the train or office and still wearing a relatively dry shirt. The side pockets are good, and once you master the motions you can grab a water bottle and put it back without having to take the pack off.Having said that, the reason I give it 4 stars is because of the unwieldy shape. The back has an internal hard frame and the shape is designed to arch to keep the pack away from the back. This makes it difficult to use as a general purpose pack. I managed to stick my small laptop in for a personal item on the flight, but I was worried it would bend because of the shape of the pack. You can stuff it full if you really try, but I would use it only as a day pack. It would be terrific both for hiking around the city or difficult hikes in Colorado.Also, the waist padding sat right on my hip bones. I'm size 42, which may contribute to that. I wasn't sore, it just took a bit to get used to. Your mileage may vary depending on use.Buy it, you won't regret it!

I ordered both the 20L and the 26L bag in order to actually see the difference since the Kailas listing shows the same photo for both the 20 and the 26.There are some fairly significant differences, that you may be able to notice from the photos I’ve included. (See yard stick and beer can for size comparisons)1. The waist strap on the 26L has pockets built in on both sides. The 20L has none.2. The 20L has ONE main pocket with a single very small front pocket (about the size for sunglasses and small items.The 26L has TWO HUGE pockets; one against the back that holds a bladder and it shaped for the lumbar backing, then an additional pocket the entire length of the bag. Lots of room!As well as having a small pocket for things like sunglasses.3. The front open stretch storage is larger on the 26L and the locking clip stores protected under the logo. On the 20L the clip is exposed (minor detail).Both bags are very comfy (having not hiked with them yet, just tested around the house. The shoulder straps are insulated.One thing to note, as these are technically small DayPacks, the length between the shoulders and the waist strap need some dialing in, or the waist strap will come up very high on you.So far, from just an in-home try-on, these things really stack up to the competition, and I doubt there is much out there with these materials and features at this price point.

Wow this backpack really exceeded my expectations! It has every feature I look for in a hiking backpack--water bottle pouches that actually FIT a wide Nalgene water bottle, large zipper compartments (instead of a buckle or drawstring pouch), a padded hip belt, little zipper pouches on the hip belt (think chapstick or kleenex size), an exterior stretchy pouch for quick grab stuff, AND symmetrical hiking pole straps!I got the 26L in Sea Green, which is beautiful. It's very light weight and feels comfortable even when packed full. I'm glad the side pouches can each fit a large water bottle even when the bag is full, BUT my arms aren't limber enough to actually reach back there to pull out the water bottle. The pouch seems too high for that. So, I just have to unclip my hip belt and swing my backpack to the side to reach for my water bottle. That's ok, I can deal.That being said, I have noticed that the 2 loops at the bottom of the backpack to strap the hiking poles in weren't installed correctly, so they can't be tightened. This results in the hiking poles swinging around wildly when you hike downhill. I fixed this by using a seam ripper to pull apart the folded end of the webbing, so that I could insert it into the buckle that tightens the strap. I just need to re-sew or melt the end of the webbing to keep it secure.With that little modification, I am looking forward to bringing this backpack as a carry-on later this year for a trip that will include hiking with poles!