![]() ![]() If you’re carrying lots of electronics (laptop, smartphone, portable charger, etc.) or doing grocery shopping, the shoulder straps will likely fray and tear within a year. The major problem though, is durability after extended overpacking. The Flash 22 is intended to be an ultralight, compressible daypack that stows away unnoticeably small when not in use – and it does an excellent job with this. ![]() REI’s Ruckpack 18 and Flash 22 are 2 very different animals, both doing very well at what they were intended to do Outside of these differences, the Trail 25 has the same internal pockets and laptop pocket.īottom Line: If you plan on hiking more than not and spending more time outside of the city, consider the Trail 25 over the Ruckpack 18. The Trail 25, a smaller variant of the hiking focused trail 40, is another great backpack – more suitable for those who will spend more time wandering outdoors than to more or through the city.Ī more robust and breathable back panel and straps are the major draws over the Ruckpack 18, making the Trail 25 more suitable for long day hikes with a bit more weight.Ī U-shaped wrap around zipper allows you to access more than the top loading design of the Ruckpack 18. However, if I packed lighter (perhaps just a laptop and a book) I would absolutely opt for the more minimalist Ruckpack 18. My Preference: For daily life, because I carry a laptop, notebooks, water, travel ready workout equipment and gym clothes, and more on a daily basis, I opt for the extra space of the Ruckpack 28. If you do plan to overpack, simply opt for the Ruckpack 28 to get all the function with a little more room.Īdditionally, the Ruckpack 28 has ridged foam in the back panel to allow for more air flow and thus a cooler and less sweaty back – which I think works very well. ![]() The simple, streamlined, boxy design is understated enough that it would work as a minimalist backpack to wear for the office.Īll in all, if your loads are small enough, the Ruckpack 18 is a great choice as a daily carry pack. Though this pack could viable be comfortable for a day (or for days) of hiking, it doesn’t look like it. Last of all, the style is subtle and muted. The bag still carries a 15” inch laptop in the dual purpose laptop pocket and bladder pouch. The lack of external pockets and access points, and the lockable zippers, makes wearing this pack in crowded urban settings less stressful. Streamline and compact design means no snagged loops or pockets on subways. Muted, understated design, lockable zippers, and comfort make this a great daily carryįor commuters and urban wanderers, as long as you aren’t carrying your entire house on your back, the Ruckpack 18 is still a great option. In place of a compressible daypack, I would prefer (and recommend) the Ruckpack 18, if you’re trying to keep the load small. Though these extremely light daypacks are great for stowing away and keeping the load light, if you carry more than 10lbs regularly (think laptop, smartphone, water, note books, etc.) the straps ultimately break eventually, fraying at the stich points due to the load just being too much.Īdditionally, loads become less comfortable for your back when the backpack is unstructured. I’ve tried several compressible daypacks – such as the REI Flash 22 and Flash 18. ![]() A great alternative to compressible daypacks, for added durabilityĪs a traveler in search of a durable, low profile daypack that can flatten when not in use and is durable to last months or years of travel – I would definitely use the Ruckpack 18. ![]()
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