Recommendations for waterproof day bag Swiss Alps?

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A traveler is looking for a lightweight, waterproof backpack that can fold flat for easy packing on day trips in Switzerland. They want recommendations for bags that can hold essentials for various activities while keeping their luggage light.

Key takeaways:
  • Consider Sea to Summit lightweight day packs for a compact solution.
  • Hyperlite offers ultralight waterproof packs that are ideal for hiking.
  • A 22-liter model weighing only 90g may be perfect for several day trips during your stay.
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  • BarSal
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    16 February 2018 at 11:12:19 #814389

    Having embraced the layer, four season philosophy of dressing, I find I am in need of a lightweight waterproof pack-pack that will fold flat inside my luggage yet hold everything necessary for any event on a day trip.

    Alpenrose recently had great advice on shoes. Does anyone have a great day-trip lightweight portable bag they can recommend?

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    Reply 1 of 4 • 17 February 2018 at 0:39:47 #876473

    >> I find I am in need of a lightweight waterproof pack-pack that will fold flat inside my luggage yet hold everything necessary for any event on a day trip.

    There are a couple of Sea to Summit lightweight day packs that might suit:

    http://www.paddypallin.com.au /equipment/luggage/tra vel-daypacks.html?brand=101

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    BarSal
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    Reply 2 of 4 • 17 February 2018 at 1:18:54 #876474

    Thx Alpenrose – I thought you might be my ‘go-to-girl’, I have a hedgren cross body bag that I use cruising galleries and museums but once you factor in the waterproof jacket something roomier is required.

    These look great! Thank you 🙂

    PS: I have my shoes sorted and ordered the scarpa ones for my husband.

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    Reply 3 of 4 • 18 February 2018 at 13:37:31 #876475

    Hyperlite makes excellent water proof, ultralight packs that take up little space. Check out the 2400 Windrider and the Daypack. A bit more expensive, but great packs for day and overnight travel.

    http://www.hyperlitemountaing ear.com/ultralight-backpacks.html

    BarSal
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    Reply 4 of 4 • 19 February 2018 at 5:39:26 #876476

    Thx Nevertoolate (great name!)

    Sensational selection there … I think I would have to be committed to quite a few more adventures to invest in one – but for the serious hikers a great investment!

    We settled on this 22 litre model weighing 90g at $A59 – for our dozen or so day trips during our time in Switzerland

    http://www.paddypallin.com.au /sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-dry-daypack.html

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