If you're looking for a spacious, quick drying daypack to toss into your existing luggage, or you decide to purchase a travel pack that doesn't have a detachable daypack like the Osprey Farpoint or the Eagle Creek Rincon, then the Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack is a great option

At a Glance: The Best Ultralight Backpacks Best Ultralight Pack All-Around: Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 ($399) Best for New Ultralighters: REI Co-op Flash 50 Air ($299) Most Durable: Hyperlite Southwest 55 ($420) Best Value: Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 ($300) Most Comfortable: Seek Outside Flight 3 ($389) Lightest: Nashville Pack The Cutaway 40 ($355) Best Womens: Wild Brush Glow 45 ($400) Best for Fastpackers: Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo 36 ($190) Best for Big Loads: SWD Wolverine ($399) Best for Long Trails: Palante V2 ($240) Best Ultralight Backpack All-Around Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 Lab-Measured Main Compartment Volume: 50L Lab-Measured Weight: 1 lb 7 oz Lab-Tested Comfortable Carry Capacity: 40 lbs Sizes: Unisex, S-L torso and S-XL hipbelt Pros and Cons + Extremely water resistant + Shoulder strap adjustability + Internal frame boosts comfort Hipbelt and chest pockets not included Pricey The Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra seems to transcend physics: this svelte little bag weighs a mere 1.3 pounds yet can support up to 40 pounds thanks to a combination of ultralight fabrics and a robust suspension

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Read more: 10 Great Reasons To Do Group Holidays I still wanted one with wheels for all those times when I could pull it along, but it needed to be lightweight, with sturdy straps and good hip support, and smaller than 80L so I could actually carry the damn thing