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Backpack recommendations

SlicedFeet

SlicedFeet

Miki Dora status
Dec 17, 2004
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Gear to be packed.

Swim fins (Duck Feet), Full Suit (XXL), Towel (Larger size), 24-32 oz water bottle. Sunscreen/wax, etc, in separate pocket.

All my standard hiking packs are just a tad to too small. The next size up all seem to have hip belts which aren't needed.

Any suggestions, Surf Industry or Hiking? Waterproof not really needed, but super bonus would be two large compartments - one for fins and towel, other for wetsuit.
 
Firebird

Firebird

Gerry Lopez status
Jun 5, 2010
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My son's junior lifeguard backpack has an exterior strap for fins and separate dry bag for wetsuit. Quicksilver brand. I was going to swipe it from him at the end of summer but he likes it so much, he's going to use it for school. (Whenever that happens.....)
 
92122

92122

Michael Peterson status
Jul 29, 2015
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I have an older model Dakine Section Wet/Dry Backpack 40 L and love it. Has the roll top waterproof / leak proof bag pocket that will hold 2 sets of snorkel gear fins / masks / snorkels. Bought it for Hawaii adventures and it has never let me down.

Looks like they downsized it since, but DaKine still offers quite a few surf backpacks with the rool top bag pocket for wet gear.

Knowing mine is 40L I wouldnt go much smaller than that if you want to carry any amount of gear for 2 people.
 
crustBrother

crustBrother

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Apr 23, 2001
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Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

Hip-belt is removable. At least it was on mine. And I removed it. And I've used it with pretty much exactly the load-out you've specified plus mask and snorkel. Many times. Also rolled up a weeks worth of dress clothes and shoes and taken it on business trips. Countless times. Even headed out into the hills for a 4 day backpacking trip a couple of times with it. But that is definitely pushing its capabilities. Such bang for the buck I bought one for everyone in the family!

 
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Phil Edwards status
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Dive backpacks are nice. 1 breathable mesh sack for your wet stuff and a small one for your dry/other stuff. Mine is so big I stick a dry sack in the mesh bag and it's all good.
 
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VaB

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Nov 14, 2004
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Backpacks: Travel & Daypacks by Patagonia

Distances short or long require durable gear that stands tough—shop backpacks and daypacks for travel and sport at Patagonia.com. Free Shipping over $99.
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Backpacks: Travel & Daypacks by Patagonia

Distances short or long require durable gear that stands tough—shop backpacks and daypacks for travel and sport at Patagonia.com. Free Shipping over $99.
www.patagonia.com www.patagonia.com

Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L - Submersible Waterproof Backpack

Our 29-liter Patagonia® Guidewater Backpack is a fully submersible backpack with minimalist construction to reduce weight without sacrificing durability.
www.patagonia.com www.patagonia.com


I have the last one and use it on boat trips. Pack a seatosummit roll bag on the inside so wet gear stays separate inside but all gear is protected from rain, splash, or rare swim.
 
Duffy LaCoronilla

Duffy LaCoronilla

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I looked at a bunch and settled on this....

www.ripcurl.com

F-Light Surf 40L Midnight Backpack

The F-Light Surf 40L Midnight is a great backpack designed for your next surf adventure. It's built from a water-resistant TPE coated fabric, with an EVA moulded front panel for added protection for all your gear. Boasting some epic surf lifehack innovations like the roll and clip wet/dry...
www.ripcurl.com www.ripcurl.com

No complaints.

 
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