An afternoon’s worth of provisions — Osprey Daylite Plus
Lunch, a sweater, and the possibility of taking the long way home. Osprey’s twenty-liter daypack keeps the provisions in order.
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A sandwich wrapped with unusual care. A sweater for the hour after sunset. The book that may remain closed, and the water that will not. The good afternoon has provisions, not a timetable.
Twenty liters, sensibly assigned
The Osprey Daylite Plus offers twenty liters, panel access, and bottle pockets for the day’s modest inventory. It makes sense for walks that require lunch and an extra layer, not a bed for the night. If the pack already by your door does the job, keep using it. If it does not, this is a reasonable place to look next.
- Best for: Day hikes
- Season window: Spring–fall day trips
- States / terrain: Catskills / Acadia / foliage walks
Before you order
Listed price in September 2026: $80. Colors and promotions can change the price; check the current listing before ordering.
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