Daypack Suggestions

I really like my BD Covert pack. I have an old BCA Alps40 Stash pack that I love too, but its old. My friend purchased a newer Alps40 and has durability issues... I noticed the material was weaker, his teared open his first season. Maybe they addressed that. His is a few years old now too... I use my Covert pack most, but favor the Alps40 as a summit pack.

My personal advice is to get a pack that comfortably carries your required touring gear. for me that is at least a 38/40L size pack with at least two side compression straps.... I'd rather have to compress the extra room than wear an overstretched balloon on my back.

I don't have any experience with it, but I've been eyeing the CiloGear's C-Zip 30L Clamshell
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Thinking about the Osprey Kode 30, but have seen some mixed reviews on it.  Any first hand experiences with it, good or bad?

I have the kode 38. It has some attractive features at first glance, but, after owning it and using it, I don't like it much. It's got too many straps and some awkward buckle arrangements.

It's too bad. I have another osprey day pack I really like...very simple, great support system - it's not a ski pack tho

I had the Kode 30 and hated it. Getting in and out of the main pocket was more work than it was worth since you had to undo the load leveler straps and then lay it face down and flip it open. They said it was designed that way to keep snow out but as soon as you flipped it open the pack sagged down and snow would get in. Luckily I purchased it at one of REI's sales and returned it after several outings.

give a heads up when you return your kode 38's to rei.
i've been looking for one as i snowboard and most ski packs aren't too good in the snowboard carrying.
i've got a bd alias right now that i'm not totally satisfied with for board travel.
if anyone wants to trade i'm game.

custom McHale