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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

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Choosing a daypack is very personal and depends largely on what you want to use it for

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