Backpacks and school bags
- (1)MEC Journey 23L Daypack - Unisex$59.94$79.95
- (2)Osprey Astronova 23 Daypack - Unisex$63.71$84.95
- (1)Osprey Talon 22 Extended Fit Daypack - Unisex$172.46$229.95
- (19)Gregory Miko 20 Daypack - Unisex$146.21$194.95
- (2)MEC Campus Book Bag - Unisex$38.97$64.95
- (4)MEC Superday Book Bag - Unisex$32.97$54.95
- (1)MEC Outpost 30L Backpack - Unisex$83.97$139.95
- (96)Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack - Unisex$109.95
- (0)MEC Travel Light Daypack - Unisex$41.96$59.95
- (10)Pika 15 Daypack$23.97$39.95
- (0)MEC Eyas Daypack - Children$34.96$49.95
- (19)Osprey Tropos 32 Daypack - Unisex$175.46$233.95
- (4)MEC Journey 28L Daypack - Unisex$79.94$109.95
- (1)Gregory Nano 20 Daypack - Unisex$82.46$109.95
- (1)MEC Cub Daypack - Children$23.97$39.95
- (2)MEC Trail 24 Pack - Unisex$69.95
- (122)Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack - Unisex$109.95
- (2)Osprey Tempest 11 Backpack - Women's$129.94$189.95
- (3503)The North Face Jester 22 Daypack - Women's$99.99
- (5254)The North Face Jester 28 Daypack - Unisex$99.99
- (12)The North Face Vault 26 Daypack - Women's$89.99
- (243)The North Face Court Jester 24 Daypack - Youths$69.99
- (750)The North Face Jester Luxe 22 Daypack - Women's$99.99
- (1)Refugio 30L Daypack$159.00
- (0)Refugio 26L Daypack$135.00
- (45)Arcane Large 20L Daypack$139.95
- (35)Osprey Daylite Carry On 35 Travel Pack - Unisex$159.95
- (81)Osprey Daylite Daypack - Youths$89.95
- (0)MEC Vista 28L Pack - Unisex$129.95
- (0)MEC HippoCampus Book Bag - Unisex$79.95
- (0)MEC Vista 20L Pack - Unisex$99.95
- (155)Herschel Kaslo Tech 20 Daypack - Unisex$149.95
- (27)Skule 28 Daypack$129.95
- (4)Fjallraven Abisko 35 Backpack - Unisex$229.95
- (13)Fjallraven Skule 20 Backpack - Unisex$99.95
- (0)Deuter Fox 30+4L Backpack - Youths$184.95
- (0)Deuter Junior Daypack - Kids'$79.95
- (376)Cotopaxi Batac 24L Pack - Unisex$115.00
- (1123)Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack - Unisex$84.95
- (0)Chrome Industries Barrage 22L Pack - Unisex$280.00
- (0)Arc'teryx Mantis 26 Daypack - Unisex$190.00
- (30)Thule Subterra 27 Backpack - Unisex$151.96$189.95
- (12)Thule EnRoute 30 Daypack - Unisex$135.96$169.95
- (6)Thule Indago 23L Daypack - Unisex$87.96$109.95
- (4)Thule Notus 20L Daypack - Unisex$71.96$89.95
- (59)Thule Aion Travel Daypack - Unisex$223.96$279.95
- (185)The North Face Base Camp Voyager 35L Daypack - Unisex$219.99
- (165)The North Face Recon Luxe 30 Daypack - Women's$149.99
- (3000)The North Face Recon 30 Daypack - Unisex$149.99
- (4)The North Face Vault 27 Daypack - Unisex$89.99
- (224)The North Face Mini Explorer 10 Daypack - Youths$49.99
- (50)Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Day Pack - Unisex$84.95
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Daypacks and school bags for any semester or season
Daypacks and school bags are perfect for everyday activities, including your kids' school days and casual hikes. Most models, unless they’re ultralight and designed to pack away into a pocket or another bag, feature a lightly padded back panel but lack a rigid internal frame. They’re ideal for carrying loads under 10kg, as the weight is supported by your shoulders rather than your hips. At MEC, you'll find a wide selection of daypacks from top brands like Osprey, Gregory, MEC Label, and more.
Daypacks
Daypacks encompass a wide range of smaller backpacks, each designed for specific activities. Day hiking packs often include mesh panels for enhanced breathability, helping prevent overheating on the trail. Mountain biking daypacks are built to keep your gear close to your body, improving balance and stability as you navigate rugged terrain. For travelers, ultralight daypacks make excellent companions. They are easy to pack into larger bags and typically meet most carry-on size requirements, making them ideal for globe-trotting adventures.
School bags
School and office packs are best built for the weekly days at the office or at school. They come with large compartments for laptops, textbooks and lunchboxes while also providing plenty of secondary slots for your many office or classroom essentials. While they work great for carrying just about anything, these bags aren’t recommended for your big hiking or camping trips, as they aren’t built to withstand the rough side of the elements. Backpacking packs are better for outdoor adventures.
Packs for kids
Kids’ packs are just smaller versions of adult packs. They’re engineered to keep your adventurers comfy on short day hikes or the walk to school, with helpful features like padded straps, a DWR finish and reflective details for better visibility.
Fitting a pack
Regardless of the pack's size, if it's properly fitted and adjusted, it should feel like an extension of your body. Here's how to measure your back length:
- Locate the most prominent vertebrae in your neck, at shoulder level.
- Find the top of your hipbone and trace a line around to the center of your back.
- Measure the distance between these two points—this is your back length.
Load the pack with about 8–10kg of gear and loosen all the straps, including the stabilizer straps at the top of the shoulder straps.