Best climbing daypack?

What is the best climbing daypack? One that can be taken to the gym, taken to the crag, maybe even worn casually. No more than $120. Not huge either.

I think there's a ton of different options and everyone will have a different opinion. I like the Petzl Bug and it's $60

I really really like the Granite Gear Arete. They don't make it anymore but a few places are still selling it for around $100. Its light, durable, and simple. Fits what I need for day cragging whether its ice climbing or trad.

What size pack are you looking to get?

Does anyone have anything negative to say about the black diamond RPM?

The BD packs seem to be almost universally praised.

For $115 the Cold Cold World Valdez is one of my all-time favorite packs.

May be bigger than what you're looking for but, I'm a big fan of the REI Pinnacle.

rei.com/product/778437

Logan O'Brien wrote:What is the best climbing daypack? One that can be taken to the gym, taken to the crag, maybe even worn casually. No more than $120. Not huge either.

You should by my barely used shield haulpack. Just the right size for a day at the crags, you can haul it on your multipitch adventures and with some more scratches you get automatic street cred while you take it to the gym or school. You buy now, its good deal.

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I have and love the Black Diamond Magnum.

Pros:

-$50
-Super light
-Side pouches for water bottles (or belay devices and extra biners)
-Big enough to hold full sport rack, chalk bag and harness
-Elastic straps on outside hold shoes securely
-Partition and opening for CamelBak bladder
-Comfy shoulder straps and back pad
-Hip and chest belts

Cons:

-Not big enough to hold a rope (solved this by getting a rope bag)

Jiles Perry wrote:May be bigger than what you're looking for but, I'm a big fan of the REI Pinnacle. rei.com/product/778437

G Owings wrote:For $115 the Cold Cold World Valdez is one of my all-time favorite packs.