Every adventure requires a reliable travel daypack to keep us hydrated, well fed and to help lug all our gear around town. Daypacks have come a long way since Paddy Pallin’s original adventures in the 1930’s, with new advancements in fabric and design creating lightweight, durable packs for every environment. Whether you’re a bush walker, city wanderer or speed cyclist, Paddy Pallin stocks only quality, well known travel daypack brands including Osprey, Patagonia, Pacsafe, Cotopaxi and Arc’teryx.

FAQs

What features should I look for in a travel daypack?

Whether on a trail, traipsing an urban environment or ice climbing in the Alps, purpose built travel backpacks are guaranteed to meet your travel activities needs. When looking for a travel backpack, make sure the backpack's literage is the right size for all your equipment. Most travel daypacks will be 35 liters or less, but can be as small as a 1 liter waist pack for minimalist travelers. When traveling in cold or wet climates, a larger travel daypack is always good to packaway bulky layers and wet weather gear when not in use.  When using a travel daypack as a carry on backpack, a laptop sleeve or tablet sleeve is useful at protecting your valuables while in transit. Internal compartments within carry-on backpacks are perfect for storing small electronics, passports and stationary, meaning it can also be used as a work or school backpack. Travel daypacks with water bottle pockets or water reservoir sleeves make water accessibility easy whilst on the go. Soft flasks from Osprey and CamelBak fit into smaller travel daypacks such as sling bags and hip packs, whilst packing down nicely when not in use. Wide shoulder straps paired with chest straps and hip belts on a travel daypack will distribute weight evenly and keep you on the road for longer. Purpose-built bags come with many additional features depending on your activity, such as hiking pole loops, helmet locks, daisy chains for lashing, ice pick loops, quick stash pockets, compression straps and built in rain covers. If you’re ever on the hunt for specific features for your travel daypack, feel free to reach out to the Paddy Pallin team via email or phone call, or visit our friendly staff in store. 

How do I know my bag size?

Some travel backpacks have different harness sizes and backplate lengths for maximum comfort. Check out Osprey’s handy harness size guide to help you find the perfect fit, or head into any Paddy Pallin store to be measured and sized by our professional staff. Lightweight travel daypacks, sling bags and some travel backpacks have a wide range of adjustability and are one size fits all, meaning you can easily fit these packs in the comfort of your own home. 

What is an Anti-theft daypack?

At Paddy we stock anti-theft packs from brands such as PacSafe who use cut resistant materials and lockable zips to make sure would-be thieves can’t gain access to your valuables. Some travel daypacks also have integrated wire mesh within the straps, protecting your travelbag from slash-and-run thieves. Many travel daypacks also incorporate RFID protection within the face fabric of their daypacks and sling bags, or within compartments inside the travelpack to protect passports, credit cards and key cards from identity theft. When traveling with an anti-theft backpack, you can guarantee peace of mind knowing your valuables are safe from theft. 

When would I use a lightweight travel daypack?

Lightweight stuffable daypacks from brands including Sea to Summit and Osprey are a great addition to everyone's equipment repertoire. Packing down into the palm of your hand, lightweight daypacks can be attached to your keychain, thrown into a larger carry-on backpack or used as a lightweight everyday casual daypack. We also stock lightweight stuffable tote bags and duffel bags, which are perfect for a plastic bag free shopping experience, or a lightweight option when heading to the beach. 

Does Paddy Pallin sell waterproof backpacks?

At Paddy Pallin, we understand protecting your gear from the elements is of utmost importance, that’s why we stock lightweight waterproof daypacks and waterproof travel backpacks. Brands such as Patagonia and Sea to Summit use durable nylon with PU coatings coupled with seam sealing to create lightweight submersible waterproof backpacks for everyday use. We also sell a variety of waterproof daypack covers to protect any bag, from dryzzle to hail. 

Does Paddy Pallin stock carry on size bags for air travel?

Paddy Pallin stocks a range of travel bags in all shapes and sizes, including carry-on backpacks which comply within most airline carry-on baggage restrictions. Not only do we stock carry-on backpacks, we also have carry-on duffel bags, carry-on duffel bags with wheels and packable carry-on daypacks. Most Australian airlines including Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin have a carry-on bag size limit of 56 cmx 36 cm x 23 cm, and a 7kg load limit. Built for carry-on travel purposes, we stock a range of bags designed to fit the most in a compact space, using compression straps and lightweight frames with wheels, which will have you zipping through the airport, over cobblestones and into your adventure in no time.

What should I include in my travel Daypack?

Depending on your activities, daypacks can contain a myriad of potential gear, though there are some standard pieces of equipment most travelers have in their travel backpack. Standard daypack travel equipment includes; water, phone, camera, snacks or a packed meal, wet weather gear, a map or guide book, backpack rain cover, keys, first aid kit or bandaids and a change of socks. These key pieces of equipment will keep you on the track, trail or tarmac so your adventure doesn’t have to stop. 

Can I try on travel daypacks and travel backpacks before purchasing them?

Absolutely! We always recommend coming in and trying on gear, where Paddy Pallin staff can provide you with advice and custom fit travel daypacks to your size. When in store, staff can check your gear will fit into your new travel daypack, making packing for your travels stress free. 

What brand of travel daypacks are available at Paddy Pallin?

Paddy Pallin stocks a wide range of local and international travel pack brands, including Arc’teryx, Patagonia, The North Face, Pacsafe, Sea to Summit, Wilderness Equipment, Camelback, Salomon and Osprey. Our travel daypacks are made for all types of adventures, including hiking, biking, urban exploration, climbing and commuting, and our travelpack range is always expanding.