patagonia backpack design changes Refugio Day Pack 26L The roomy main compartment is large enough for a few days worth of gear Patagonia Black Hole 32L Daypack

The fabric on this style is designed to handle everyday life, and it gives that reassuring feeling when youre out and the weather changes

Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack (18L) Best Features: Extremely small and compact Great price Potential Flaws Not enough internal pockets make it hard to keep organized 18L capacity, 17 X 9 X 7 dimensions, 4oz

First of all, thank you for all the excitement and feedback

Storage also comes in handy for non-hiking situations

We typically prefer packs closer to 20 liters than 15 with all but one of our recommendations are 20 liters or above

Neither of the companies attaches the hook with a split ring, so you would have to cut the hook (no great loss) and install a split ring before attaching the replacement hook of your choice