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To help sort through the chaos, I organized several adventures to test out the best hiking daypacks of 2025 and with the help of a few trusted friends, a four-hour group hike in a lush Pacific Northwest forest, and a whole lot of gear, we came up with a list of winners: Best Overall: Black Diamond Pursuit Best Budget: Gregory Nano Most Versatile: Patagonia Terravia Best Multi-Sport Pack: Osprey Tempest/Talon Best for Sweaty Hikers: Nemo Resolve Endless Promise Best Minimalist: Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Daypack Best for Short Hikes: Cotopaxi Elqui Best for Long Hikes: Arcteryx Aerios Best for Hydration: CamelBak Fourteener How I Tested the Best Hiking Daypacks Ive been working as an outdoor gear tester for nearly a decade and during that time Ive tested dozens of backpacks
Dont get me wrong, it still is a very tough one this year
An extra front wheel with a Schmidt generator hub and removable Schmidt Edelux headlight for the long rides
But the front part of the inflated airbag and parts of the sides were tested during the type control with a significantly lower impact energy than what is used when a traditional bicycle helmet is to be approved
