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Daypack
$70

Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi Batac 16L

★4.8(1,096 reviews)

The Batac is the lightest and cheapest pack in this catalog: 11 oz for 16 L at $70, made from deadstock fabric left over from other manufacturers' runs, which is why no two are quite the same colour. It packs down to almost nothing.

Price
$70
Capacity
16 L
Weight
0.69 lbs
Best For
Travellers and hikers wanting a packable summit bag or spare pack

Specifications

Type
Daypack
Frame Type
Frameless
Capacity
16 L
Weight
0.69 lbs
Max Recommended Load
Not specified by the manufacturer
Torso Fit
One size
Material
75D-210D deadstock nylon and polyester
Back Panel
No support structure
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty; terms not published
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Hydration Sleeve

Pros

  • ✓11 oz is the lightest pack in this entire catalog, less than a third of most daypacks.
  • ✓$70 is the cheapest entry point of any pack here.
  • ✓Deadstock fabric genuinely diverts material that would otherwise be waste, rather than being a recycled-content claim.
  • ✓Packs down small enough to live inside a larger pack as a summit bag.
  • ✓The colourway lottery is a feature for buyers who want something not mass-produced.
  • ✓Simple construction means very little to break.
  • ✓Doubles as a travel daypack without looking like technical gear.
  • ✓Cotopaxi's Del Día programme has a genuine sustainability record behind it.

Cons

  • ✗No support structure at all -- the load sits directly against the back.
  • ✗16 L is too small for a full day's winter kit.
  • ✗No hipbelt, so everything rides on the shoulders.
  • ✗No maximum load figure is published, and the construction implies a low one.
  • ✗Fabric weight varies between 75D and 210D depending on what deadstock was available.
  • ✗Not a technical hiking pack despite being sold as one.
  • ✗No rain cover and the fabric is not waterproof.
  • ✗Colour and fabric cannot be chosen, which some buyers dislike.

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