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What are the best packable backpacks around 15-20L?

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) vs Tortuga Packable Daypack (20L)

 vs ChicoBag Reusable Travel Pack (15L) vs ChicoBag Reusable Daypack15

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Pro
 Packs very small

Packs down small enough that it can easily fit in your pockets.
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Pro
 Extremely lightweight

At only 2.4oz, it's one of the lightest packable backpacks around.
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Con
 Shoulder straps are uncomfortable

The shoulder straps have absolutely no padding, so it doesn't take much weight in the pack for them to start digging into your shoulders.
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 Only one compartment

In order to keep the pack so light weight, there is only one compartment.
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Pro
 Two fabric options

There are two fabric options to pick from, depending on whether you want the pack to be lighter or stronger.
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 Durable/tough

The fabric is thicker than most options, and doesn't rip easily.
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 Many colors available

The bag comes in 8 different colors.
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 Comes with a waist belt

The pack comes with a detachable waist belt to help take the weight off your shoulders.
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Con
 Fairly heavy

You sacrifice lightness for the added features. The pack is 13 ounces, not ideal if you're a lightweight traveler.
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Con
 Expensive

At $80, it is one of the more expensive options for packable backpacks.
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Pro
 Laptop sleeve

There is a dedicated laptop sleeve (not padded) inside that fits up to a 15" laptop. Tortuga recommends that it's used for short distances only.
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Pro
 Lightweight considering the features

It's one of the few packable backpacks that offers a padded backpanel and shoulder straps, but still keeps the weight reasonable at .7 of a pound.
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Con
 Packs down to around the size of folded shorts

A sacrifice you're making for the added features (like the back and shoulder padding) is that it doesn't save space as much as other options. It folds down to 9 x 8.5 x 2" (23 x 22 x 5 cm), about the size of a folded pair of shorts.
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 Doesn't dig into your shoulders

The bag includes a sternum strap that helps relieve some of the stress on your shoulders.
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 Multiple compartments

The bag is hydration compatible, has an exterior zipper pocket and two side pockets for bottles.
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 Environmentally friendly

Made from 100% recycled material.
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 Not durable

The stitching is fairly weak and rips easily.
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Pro
 Environmentally friendly

Made from 100% recycled material.
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 No zipper on the top

There is no zipper on the top of the bag, which means if you sling it over one shoulder it will gape open. Since there is nothing preventing someone from reaching into the bag, it's less protective from theft.
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