{"id":22376,"date":"2020-06-16T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/?p=22376"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:43:12","slug":"day-hike-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/en\/travel-advice-en\/day-hike-packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s in my pack? Day hike packing list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this day hike packing list, I’ll tell you all about the essentials you should bring on a day hike. In addition, I’ll give you some tips for great day packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

First things first: which day pack should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are day packs in all shapes and sizes. If you plan to go on a lot of day hikes, it might be smart to do some research, so you can pick the one that’s perfect for you. Day packs will last for years, so it’s a great idea to invest in a really good one that fits your needs right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many liters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The size of a day pack is usually indicated with liters. A 10-liter day pack is pretty small (perfect if you only go on short hikes and don’t need to bring a lot of stuff) and a 30-liter day pack is quite big (but necessary if you plan to bring a lot of photo equipment or extra clothes). Most people will choose a day pack that’s between 15 and 25 liters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compartements!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How many compartments do you need in your day pack? Do you prefer one large compartment for all of your stuff? Or do you prefer to have a separate compartment for snacks or your phone? And would you like a special compartment for a water bottle? Or one that specific for a drinking system? Figure out how many compartments you’d like to have before buying a day pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Other useful gadgets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Day packs can have multiple useful gadgets, sometimes you don’t even know what it’s for. Did you know most day packs have a whistle in the chest strap? Other things that can be useful are a small hook for your keys or loops to hang your trekking poles. Also, with some day packs, a rain cover is included. Are you never planning on using one of these gadgets? Then you don’t need a fancy day pack that has all of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My personal favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I’ve been carrying around this great day pack by Deuter for years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’ve used quite a lot of different day packs in the last couple of years, and these are my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n