Which Red Equipment Bag Is The Best Travel Daypack?

When it comes to travel, having the right bag can make or break your trip. Whether you’re exploring new city streets, navigating airport or train station terminals, or heading off to the coast for an adventure, you need a bag that can store and protect a day’s worth of belongings. This is where the humble travel daypack comes into its own.

A travel daypack is typically the bag you take out for the day when it’s time to explore, so it needs to be a solid all-arounder. We’re talking comfortable, compact, and durable enough to handle whatever you (and the elements) throw at it. 

This is a brief we’ve mastered in style here at Red. Our extensive range of waterproof bags is designed for people who live life outdoors, with several particularly suited for life on the move and fulfilling the role of a dependable travel daypack. With this in mind, we’ve created this guide to talk you through our travel daypack options and help you decide which is the best fit for you. 

Lightweight Waterproof Backpack

The most out-and-out travel daypack in the Red Equipment range is the new Lightweight Waterproof Backpack (available in both 22L and 35L capacities). If you need a travel daypack that blends low weight with high performance, this one is certainly it. It’s purpose-built for the outdoors but equally at home in the city, with an abrasion-resistant and 4K waterproof construction that keeps your travel supplies both dry and secure.

The thoughtful daypack design includes a breathable, padded back panel and ergonomic shoulder straps for all-day comfort, while a supportive waistbelt with built-in stash pockets supports you on even the most demanding days. When it comes to storage, this travel daypack is smart and spacious, with secure internal compartments and dual mesh bottle holders for easy access to the essentials. 

What really stands out about this lightweight waterproof backpack is how it boasts the reliability and flexibility you need from a travel daypack. Where some bags might boast one without the other, this pack is light enough to carry all day but tough enough to handle the unexpected - a true travel companion.

Adventure Waterproof Backpack

If your travelling is all about pushing limits in the great outdoors, our Adventure Waterproof Backpack is probably the best travel daypack for you. This rugged, fully waterproof backpack is designed for the biggest adventures, whether that’s a long day hike, sightseeing in unpredictable weather, or time spent on the water.

Made from ultra-durable Armour Tech recycled fabric and finished with a roll-top closure, this travel daypack keeps water and dirt out and your belongings safe and secure. It can handle practically anything you might throw at it, from light scuffs to meaty abrasions. 

Inside, a removable laptop sleeve and plenty of pockets make organising your daily supplies easy, while the ergonomic padded back panel and foam shoulder straps guarantee comfort, even if you’re carrying lots. 

This travel daypack is ultimately a slightly tougher, more spacious option for those who need dependable storage space without sacrificing comfort. If you’re taking just one bag on a flight and need it to double up with daytime functionality, or heading somewhere where every kind of scenario and weather is possible, this is the best travel daypack for you.

Lightweight Crossbody Bag

For those quick-access essentials (phone, wallet, passport, suncream), the 7L Lightweight Crossbody Bag is the travel daypack dream. This sleek, ultra-light bag offers hands-free functionality and can be worn as a sling or waistpack depending on your preference. 

Made from the same rugged, waterproof recycled nylon Taslan as our larger lightweight backpacks, it’s got enough structure to protect your essentials but remains soft and flexible for all-day wear. The clever roll-top closure, magnetic poppers, and secure zipped pockets make accessing and organising your stuff easy and secure. It even includes a discreet bike handlebar mount for those trips where you find yourself exploring on wheels.

Small but mighty, this is the ideal secondary travel daypack, perfect for city breaks, bike rides, or carry-on luggage. It keeps your belongings close without weighing you down.

Choosing Your Travel Daypack From Red

All of the bags on this list are designed to help you harness your sense of adventure, but the best travel daypack for you will ultimately depend on exactly what you’ve got planned. 

If you need an all-round travel daypack for everyday travel and a packed sightseeing itinerary, the Lightweight Waterproof Backpack is right for you. For heavy packers and more demanding adventures, the Adventure Waterproof Backpack has you covered. If you’re just packing the essentials and want hands-free freedom as you explore, look no further than the Lightweight Crossbody bag. 

Still not sure which travel daypack to go for? The Red team is on hand to help you. Simply get in touch with us for more advice and gear recommendations.