


Check out both bags at Madden Equipment’s website. The Daylite’s 230 price point, on the other hand, does raise my eyebrows.

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With 30 liters of storage, ice axe loops, a. The Daylite’s $230 price point, on the other hand, does raise my eyebrows.Ĭheck out both bags at Madden Equipment’s website.CRAFTED AMERICAN - Madden Equipment has been at it for decades. Daylite - 230 Madden calls this their classic 'day-and-a-half' pack, a fair description for this heritage bag thats based on their 1987 version. But for those of you on the hunt and wanting something more unique/classic than the Herschel bags half the world seems to be sporting, the Dan’s Pack is worth a look.Īt $100, the Dan’s Pack is not cheap, but not too dear for a USA made pack, especially if, like me, you will spend a bit more to get an item that will last, and potentially be a long term friend and companion. I came across these great looking packs from Madden Equipment of Boulder, Colorado and they check a lot of my boxes: Simple, clean, traditional almost. For better or worse the Tom Bihn gear is rock-solid – so unlikely one of these is in my future unless my willpower flags. The Dan’s Pack is about the same size as my current daypack ( Tom Bihn Synapse) – but more of an “outdoorsy” feel vs the Tom Bihn “techie” feel. Just the right size (20/30L) for a daypack for work, school, day trips.Good organizational features on the inside (but seems like not too many – some bag makers can get really carried away) Daylite - 230 Madden calls this their classic 'day-and-a-half' pack, a fair description for this heritage bag that's based on their 1987 version.Simple, clean, traditional – almost “vintage” look on the outside.I came across these great looking packs from Madden Equipment of Boulder, Colorado – and they check a lot of my boxes: I’ve got a mild pack obsession – always slightly dissatisfied with whatever my current bag is, always eyeing other people’s bags, believing the “perfect bag” is out there to be discovered.
