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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack

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This Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil packable daypack compacts down to an ultra-convenient size for everyday carrying, unpacking to offer enough space for bagging a peak or just getting the groceries home.

Constructed from siliconized Cordura® nylon to provide strength and long-lasting performance with minimal weight
Siliconized nylon is highly rip and tear resistant; the fibers stretch under pressure instead of locking together and tearing
Simple, streamlined design features a half-moon, YKK 2-way zipper across the top to gain easy access to the pack's main compartment
Stress points are reinforced with bartacking for increased longevity
The Ultra-Sil packable daypack packs down small to fit in pockets, purses or even on a key ring

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack Customer Reviews

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Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack

4.6

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to carry (6)
Lightweight (6)
Good capacity (5)
High quality (5)
Easy to identify (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Weekend trips (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5)
- Travel Frequency:
- 20+ annual trips (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Jun

2010

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

In a league by itself

By Yak Attack

from Redwood City, CA

About Me Practical

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Pros

Extremely lightweight

Cons

Lack of extra features

Best Uses

Minimalist day hikes

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

Absolutely the best 20-liter day pack you can buy that can be stored inside a plastic easter egg. This is an unbelievably lightweight day pack-- check the weight on the Specs tab if you don't believe me. It makes other "ultralight" packs look like 19th century cargo trunks. Despite the minimalist construction, the seams are double-stitched and the construction is generally good (for what it is).

I got this as a day trip excursion backpack for a Costa Rica vacation where there are pretty severe baggage weight restrictions on the domestic flights. Since we were planning to go white-water rafting and rappelling down waterfalls, I also wanted something thin that would dry out quickly when wet. The fabric is supposed to be water-resistent as-is, but I paired it with a lightweight dry bag inside to create the ultimate lightweight waterproof (as in use-it-for-emergency-floatation waterproof) backpack. Total weight of the backpack plus the dry sack was about six ounces-- wow!

Because I had the inner dry sack when I used it, I was not putting a huge amount of abuse directly onto this backpack's thin fabric. I don't think it would hold up well to unprotected heavy, sharp-cornered objects inside-- you would want to pack somewhat carefully by rolling metal stoves or cameras inside a shirt or something to spread out the load. This would also be important for your personal comfort since there is not one shred of foam padding anywhere in this pack.

Make no mistake, this is a minimalist pack without any extra features on it. The adjustable shoulder straps are wide to spread the load out, but are otherwise unpadded and are made from the same thin nylon fabric as the rest of the pack. The integrated stuff sack, which is internal when the backpack is in use, can sort of function as an internal pocket for coins or other small items. Literally the only other features are the zipper and a very small loop that can be used for hanging up the pack on a hook. No other tie loops or pockets.

It would simply not be possible to design a backpack that weighed less or stored more compactly than this one. If you absolutely need to save space and weight, or if you just want a backpack that can be carried in your pocket with room to spare, this is the (only) pack for you.

Aug

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

AWESOME BACKPACK

By iGeniusHD

from Austin, Tx USA

About Me Avid Camper, Modern, Practical, Stylish

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Easy To Identify
Goes Any Where
Good Capacity
High Quality
Very Compact

Cons

Only has one Pocket

Best Uses

every day use
Family Trips
Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

This is an amazing Bag, I bought it just to use as a day pack but turned out that I could use it for nearly everything! you can use it at school, as a day pack, or anything else. This bag is super durable and has lasted 10 campouts so far in 4 months. Carrying everything from camelbacks (Water Bladder) to iPhone, Papers, books and a small sleeping bag! I cant even express how happy I am with my purchase!!!!!!

Dec

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I like it, but...

By Sylvia

from Bellevue wa

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Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

The other reviews pretty much cover the benefits - it's a SUPER tiny little pack that stuffs into a tiny little pocket. So, I'm going to make a few suggestions for improvements. The little mini stuff sack that it can be stuffed into - well, it's really difficult to get it back in there. Just a LITTLE bit bigger, and it wouldn't be such a chore to get it back in there. Also - I think the stuff sack should have been designed a little differently, to make a better interior pocket. As it is, it's pretty much not functional as an inside pocket. And a pack like this really does need an inside pocket.

I'm happy with this purchase. Just a few design tweaks and it would be better.

Jun

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is great!

By Shepherd

from Crestline, CA

About Me Practical

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Pros

Easy To Access Items
Easy To Carry
Easy To Identify
Good Capacity
High Quality
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

I will use this for day hikes off the John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. I can leave my backpack in camp and take this on my little excursions without lugging all my stuff with me. With it's Ultra-light 2oz weight and stuff size smaller than my fist, it won't be a problem to pack and haul in my backpack when not in use. When in use, it is strong enough to carry 2 litters of water and large enough to carry gloves, a wool cap, a rain jacket & skirt, a fleece vest, lunch, a camera, maps, 1st aid kit and more. This is just what I was looking for!

Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great minimalist compact bag!

By fredbyte

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Avid bicyclist

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

As other reviewers have posted, this is the best minimalist compact pack on the market I've seen. I use it bicycling when all my other bags are filled from shopping. Then I pull out the bag, open it up, and pop in the fragile items that would have been crushed in my other bags. My only gripe, and it is minor, is that it doesn't have a sternum strap. The sternum strap would be useful because the shoulder straps slip open quite often. I found a small metal S-hook that I use to connect the two ends of the shoulder straps across my chest. I carry said S-hook separately from the pack because I don't want it puncturing the fabric. A plastic S-hook may be safer.

Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great for travel

By back in cambridge

from Cambridge, ma

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Weekend Trips

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

I took this on a two-week trip to russia. It was great for carrying a jacket, camera, water and maps around the city --and I could fold it into my pocket and avoid long lines to check bags at museums, etc. It was also useful to have on hand for carrying purchases without being burdened by a big bag.

Nov

2011

5.0

What you get for 2.4oz

By Iago V

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality
Lightweight

Cons

Noisy

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

Great tiny pack. Nothing else comes close to this weight. Someone complained about difficulty stuffing the pack back into the tiny sack. I thought I wouldn't be able to put it back myself, but there was actually room to spare once I got down to it.

Only complaint is that the plastic material is kind of noisy, but not a big deal.

We use it when we travel to leave the heavy bag in the hotel and take the necessities for the day with us.

Jun

2011

4.0

Addictive!

By SodaPop

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Easy To Identify
Good Capacity
High Quality
Lightweight
Stylish
Take Everywhere

Cons

Strap fasteners slide

Best Uses

Backpacking
Family Trips
Grocery shopping
Hiking
Long Vacations
Overnight stay
Weekend Trips

Comments about Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Packable Day Pack:

This pack is awesome! it fits right in your pocket when compressed!

I first bought this for use as a daypack for my long backpacking trips. Now, I use it everywhere I go, even if it's riding my bike to the grocery store. It has great capacity and can hold heavy items. When I backpack and use the ultra-sil for a longer than usual day hike, It carries my hydration bladder, snacks, lunch, stove and cooking supplies plus extra clothing. My only suggestion would be to fix the shoulder strap fasteners, when carrying heavy loads they tend to loosen. Easy fix with some locking quick release adjuster.