Daybreak Ultralight Daypack
$210.00
Part of the fun of getting out in the thick of things is carefully assembling just the right amount of equipment and gear you’ll need to accomplish your goals. For those less-than-24-hour enterprises, the Daybreak is the out and back pack with just the features you’ll need to bring it all together. Hydration, snacks and lunch, additional clothing for changes in temps, trekking poles, a headlamp – you know what you need for the best days out, and the Daybreak will take it all in stride.
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DURATION
1-2 Days
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TERRAIN
Trail & Town
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ACTIVITY
Day Hikes
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SWEET SPOT
Everyday Use
WHY CHOOSE THE DAYBREAK?
LARGE EXTERNAL FRONT POCKET & SHOCK CORD SYSTEM
For quick access and additional storage capacity.
TWO ANGLED SIDE WATER BOTTLE POCKETS
Easy to reach while wearing the pack.
CLAMSHELL DESIGN & LONG WATER RESISTANT YKK ZIPPER
Allows easy access to contents from top to bottom.
FEATURES
IDEAL USES
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DURATION
1-2 Days
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TERRAIN
Trail & Town
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ACTIVITY
Day Hikes
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SWEET SPOT
Everyday Use
SPECS & DIMENSIONS
- MaterialsDCH150
- Internal Volume17L | 1038 cu in.
- External Volume6L | 366 cu in.
- Weight1.27 lbs | 20.35 oz | 577g
- Load CapacityUp to 25lbs
- SizeOne Size / Medium
- Bottom Width11" | 27.9cm
- Height21" | 53.3cm
- Depth6.5" | 16.5cm
- Made InMexico
WHY CHOOSE THE DAYBREAK?
LARGE EXTERNAL FRONT POCKET & SHOCK CORD SYSTEM
For quick access and additional storage capacity.
TWO ANGLED SIDE WATER BOTTLE POCKETS
Easy to reach while wearing the pack.
CLAMSHELL DESIGN & LONG WATER RESISTANT YKK ZIPPER
Allows easy access to contents from top to bottom.
FEATURES
On The Trail, Day Hiking
/June 20, 2016
On The Trail, Day Hiking
/June 23, 2017
The Shakedown, Ultralight Backpacking
/February 19, 2020
No complaints
Most comfortable pack I’ve worn
Another Amazing Product from HMG
After having such tremendous success with my 3400 Southwest pack (and several add-ons), the Daybreak Pack is the third major HMG product I elected to put into my ultralight backcountry exploration quiver and I could not be happier with the decision. It is incredibly light and extremely durable (as are all other HMG products) thereby making it my instant go-to pack for daily alpine pursuits. No other daypack I have tested shares the total package of the Daybreak: comfort, durability AND ultralight. I highly recommend the Daybreak for anyone interested in entering the world of ultralight adventuring.
Fantastic daypack
Fit is comfortable and fits more gear that I expected.
Great pack for warm weather day hikes or fast winter ascents
Great lightweight pack for warm weather day hikes. I have used it for about a year and it has effective for me on 30+ mile day hikes as well as short, winter ascents in 30F+ temperatures when carrying a lot of extra layers are not needed.
It's extremely customizable - there are tons of attachment points that allow you to build out your own system on top of the standard pockets and shock cord (a key feature I look for in any bag I use).
It's water resistant, but not waterproof. That said, I've been out with it in heavy downpours and it's held up well. Combine it with some dry sacks and you'll be in pretty good shape.
It's durable - I've put it through a lot of abuse (mileage, bushwhacks, & scrambling on rough rock) and it's held up well overall - some light abrasion but no rips, tears or notable damage.
Overall, I highly recommend this pack.
Pros:
• Big, roomy & comfortable - You can fit a lot in this bag and it still wears comfortably.
• Outer pockets (side & front) offer a ton of flexibility for carrying items - water bottles & filtering gear in the summer, snowshoes in the winter.
• Shock cord system & attachments also provide tons of options for lashing gear and adding on your own mods - poles, spikes, etc...
Wish list:
• Larger inner pocket: The little zipper pocket is nice but I wish it was a little larger/deeper so I could stash more critical items safely.
• Hip Belt: Belt provides ample support but wish it has some stash pockets or (similar to other Hyperlite…
Perfect for long day hikes.
The best bag I've ever used for 10+ mile day hikes around Los Angeles and the Southern Sierra.