Small Bag for EDC While Travelling

parker2004au on 11/08/2024 - 10:53
Last edited 11/08/2024 - 18:31 by 1 other user

Hi all, going to Europe and I currently have Tomtoc sling bag and a 14L Tomtoc cross body bag - both are good bags on their own but just lacks space for water bottle with my other stuff - I would like 2 bottle holders just so on rainy days can chuck in small umbrella.

Likely carry around phone, DJI camera attached to the DJI selfie stick, 10000mah battery pack, sandwhich or two and the 2 bottles or bottle and umbrella.

I think 14-20L would be ideal don't really want to go too big - if I could attach a decent bottle holder to the 14L Tomtoc if would be perfect but haven't come across a decent bottle holder/clip

Anyone have any recommendations on a bag?

Preferably <$100

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  Gunnar on 11/08/2024 - 14:02

  +2

  Osprey DayLight 13L will be more than enough and be in your budget too. Packed with similar things you have except I had a DSLR (5D and two lenses) in there. Had room to spare in the bag (eg jumper) and other things.

  Only negative side is it could use a small stash pocket but otherwise the bag is excellent and very comfortable to wear

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    parker2004au on 11/08/2024 - 19:27

    Not too bad - looks like there's a Plus version with small pouch as well.

    Will look at a few reviews

    Thanks for the input

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      Gunnar on 11/08/2024 - 19:40

      +1

      There’s loads of reviews on the Daylite vs Daylite Plus on YouTube. I ended up going with the regular daylite because it did everything I needed (and the Plus was that fraction bigger than I wanted).

      I’ve been really happy with it (before buying this I’d previously used Osprey backpacks for hiking and as a brand they’re well made and very comfy)

      Deuter backpacks are also incredibly well made and comfortable (don’t underestimate the comfort factor of a backback because it makes a big difference when you lug it around all day)

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        parker2004au on 12/08/2024 - 08:11

        I got mixed up - the Tomtoc sling was 7L but 14 inch so might have a look around for something a bit smaller but if I can't find anything then I'll definitely go with the Daylite

        Thanks again

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  alexason on 11/08/2024 - 19:04

  If you are after something a bit bigger the 5.11 AMP 12 could be a good option - Its 25L but not too big and has plenty of space and organization. A bit more than $100 though. https://www.511tactical.com/au-en/amp12.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo…

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    parker2004au on 11/08/2024 - 19:27

    +1

    Probably a bit too big and no water bottle holder so probably give it miss.

    Thanks anyway