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While it may well be into the New Year, another jewel in our Christmas stocking was the Sea to Summit’s Ultra-Sil™ Day Pack.

It is a very impressive new product from Sea to Summit tracked down by Clare, our Outdoor Education qualified daughter.

Why did she like it? Some specs that may appeal:

• Volume – 20 Litres – it is HUGE!
• Packs down small so it easily fits in pockets, purses or luggage – this is true, check out the pic with the keys below!
• Simple, streamlined design so it’s light and low profile - perfect, no eye candy or “tassles”
• Siliconized Cordura® for strength and durability – feels really strong
• Water resistant fabric – not sure if we would rely on it to keep my clothes dry
• Two-way zipper closure – handy

We basically think it will be perfect for:

• Throwing in your pack on a multi-day trip if you know there are side trips you might do so you can take a raincoat, snack and drink bottle with you.
• keep it in your pocket, handbag or purse on a shopping trip, it will hold heaps of goodies
• take it grocery shopping and save using plastic bags for just a few items.

The blurb from Sea to Summit expands a bit more:
Sea to Summit’s Ultra-Sil™ Day Pack is not only ultra-light, strong and compact but very practical. Made from our proprietary Ultra-Sil™ siliconised Cordura® fabric, the tiny palm-size pack fits easily onto your key ring, in a jacket pocket or purse. Perfect as a summit pack, for carrying groceries when on foot or on a bike, as an extra travelling tote or for anyone wanting to reduce their environmental footprint by saying no to plastic bags.

Price?
Not sure, it was a gift but I think she purchased it at Mountain Designs…

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