How to Find Good Light Weight Backpack for Day Trips?

The advantage of small and light weight backpacks:

Small and/or light weight backpacks come in very handy for travelling. Even if they are not used for your primary baggage or carry-on they can still be used for day trips to the beach or hiking trails.

Light weight backpacks are also becoming more popular as purse and handbag replacements for walking around the city doing tourist activities or for holding an extra bottle of water or camera.

The advantage of light weight backpacks specially made for travelling is that they are easy to pack and do not take up valuable space in your primary luggage.

Things to consider while looking for your next light weight backpack:

Does the backpack have multiple pockets of various sizes in order to carry a variety of items such as sunscreen, digital camera, keys, wallets, passports, etc?

Does the backpack have specific water bottle pockets that are easy to access while still wearing the backpack?

Does the backpack have comfortable and adjustable shoulder straps?

If you are planning to use the backpack for beach or water related activities, look for mesh backpacks that will not trap sand and dirt while allowing swimsuits and towels to dry while inside the bag.