When comparing Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L), the Slant community recommends Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) for most people. In the question“What are the best packable backpacks around 15-20L?” Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) is ranked 1st while Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack (20-Liter) is:
Packs down small enough that it can easily fit in your pockets.
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Pros
Pro Packs very small
Packs down small enough that it can easily fit in your pockets.
Pro Extremely lightweight
At only 2.4oz, it's one of the lightest packable backpacks around.
Pro Two fabric options
There are two fabric options to pick from, depending on whether you want the pack to be lighter or stronger.
Pro Durable/tough
The fabric is thicker than most options, and doesn't rip easily.
Pro Many colors available
The bag comes in 8 different colors.
Pro Comes with a waist belt
The pack comes with a detachable waist belt to help take the weight off your shoulders.
Cons
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.
Con Only one compartment
In order to keep the pack so light weight, there is only one compartment.
Con Fairly heavy
You sacrifice lightness for the added features. The pack is 13 ounces, not ideal if you're a lightweight traveler.
Con Expensive
At $80, it is one of the more expensive options for packable backpacks.
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