Hiking/travel backpack?

[iceman]

Big fan of Tumi. Their stuff is not cheap but it is really nice and well-thought-out and they have a million options: http://www.tumi.com/family/index.jsp...1194&size=1000 <- that's just the backpacks, they also have a ton of messneger bags, duffles, etc. etc.

[bagtagley]

Use your Dakine and spend the money on some merino clothing.

[aepeak]

Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34

or

a F-Stop pack

[khumbu]

Check out our light weight packs ranging from daypack to expedition..

http://khumbuadventuregear.com/backpacks

They are Made in Nepal and Tested and recommended by Sherpa's of Nepal

[Supermoon]

Use your Dakine and spend the money on some merino clothing.

This isn't a terrible idea. I took my Sequence on a surfing trip cause all I needed was a couple pairs of boardshorts and some t-shirts. I think I didn't even remove the photo block, I just stuffed a bunch of shit around the edges. Only problem is that you are walking around with a pack that looks like it has expensive shit in it.

I can also second the REI flash packs. I have one that I bring with me most trips in my suitcase for impromptu hikes/day trips/etc. If you went the duffel route, that would be an ok way to have a little mobility (assuming you have a safe space for your bag), and the bag packs down to almost nothing when you're not using it.

[Hugh Conway]

ate'ems still a dildo, and this is a shitty spam bump.