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Add to SafariWhen comparing Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) vs Tortuga Packable Daypack (20L), the Slant community recommends Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) for most people. In the question“What are the best packable backpacks around 15-20L?” Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) is ranked 2nd while Tortuga Packable Daypack (20L) is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack (16.5L) is:
There are two fabric options to pick from, depending on whether you want the pack to be lighter or stronger.
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Pros
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.
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.
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.
Cons
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.
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.
