Wy'east Daypack
Now includes Wingbelt
A modern take on a classic design, this day pack is the perfect companion for your next outing.
30L Pack | Best for:
- Day Hikes & Peak Bagging
- Every Day Carry (EDC)
- Traveling home and abroad
Pickup available at Six Moon Designs
Usually ready in 24 hours
Wy'east Daypack
Orange
Six Moon Designs
8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton OR 97008
United States
Pack Updates
- Wy'east now includes the Wing Belt
- The Wy'east now features a 3d-mesh back panel for greater breathability. The interior still features a removable sit pad and hydration sleeve.
- The Interior pocket has been increased in size to accommodate passports.
- All the stretch pockets have been upgraded to ultra-stretch
- We increased the webbing on the front to ⅝” to allow for larger buckles which are easier to open and close.
- We have added a loop with bungee and cord lock at the top of the front pocket for attaching items like an umbrella handle or ice axe when needed
- The Wy’east now has a small embroidered name of the pack on the front pocket in place of the previous black patch
Before
After
The Wy'east ultralight backpack is the most versatile daypack on the market.
25 oz - 710g Daypack
The Wy'east’s simple design with amazing versatility proves that “the devil is in the details.” With a main compartment that is large and spacious, deep stretchy angled side pockets, a gusseted shove-it sleeve, and perfectly placed pockets throughout, it will be your go-to bag for every adventure – from peak-bagging to backpacking, globetrotting to days around town, and everything in between.
Overview
This clean, simple daypack was designed to be the ultimate adventure bag. It is the result of years of traveling, backpacking, and outdoor adventures. Each feature was added with the utmost intention.
The two tall side pockets are deep enough to keep your 1L water bottles safe and secure, even when being tossed into an overhead bin, while being placed at the perfect angle for easy access during hikes.
Design
Constructed out of 210 denier Robic™ nylon or X-Pac VX21, the Wy'east is ruggedly durable yet lightweight. The wide EVA padded shoulder straps help distribute the load, making it very stable even at full capacity.
Hate losing your keys? We do, too. That’s why glove hooks are conveniently placed in both zippered pockets.
And the super cushy EVA back panel that adds comfort and stability to the pack? It doubles as a sit-pad.
It’s the modern all-in-one you’ve been searching for. We just really enjoy this pack and think you will, too.
Features
2 Deep Side Pockets– each pocket holds (2) 1-Liter bottle.
4L Expandable Collar for days when you want the option to carry a little more.
Large Shoulder Strap Pockets for convenient access to your phone, snacks, sunglasses, dog treats, or GPS.
Large Shoulder Strap Pocketsfor convenient access to your phone, snacks, sunglasses, dog treats, or GPS.
Removable Hip Belt* (Included)
Rear Adjusting Hip Belt so you can easily get the perfect fit.
EVA Foam Sit-Pad Frame(Included) so you can kick back and enjoy the view.
Non-Removable Lid with Storage for quick access to essentials, like snacks.
Top Loading with Drawstring Closure
Interior Zippered Stash Pocket with Glove Hookfor keys and other necessaries.
Daisy Chain
Ice Axe Loop
Dual Hydration Ports
Specifications
General
None
16" - 22" | 38 - 56 cm
11" x 7" x 18" (WDT) | 28 cm x 18 cm x 46 cm
Blue, Black, Orange, Coyote Brown
20 lb | 9 kg
9 lb | 4 kg
Traveling
Day Hikes
Materials
210D Nylon Robic or X-Pac VX21
3D Mesh
Ultra Stretch
Volume
1465 ci | 24L
245 ci | 4L
125 ci | 2L
1835 ci | 30 L
Weight
25 oz | 710g
27.95 oz | 792 g
- WWildeGeekRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoPatrol pack for miles after miles
As an early customer of Ron's original SMD products, I still love and use the original 19 oz. Moonlight pack. But I've been dismayed as the weight and the features of their packs crept upward over the years.
But as a uniformed volunteer patroller (not quite a ranger) assisting visitors in a large wilderness state park, the Wy'east pack has proven to be the perfect tool for several 12-20 mile day hikes per month. I often need to carry trail work tools, a major first-aid kit, a heavy 2-way radio with spare batteries, my own 10-essentials, and in dry seasons I also need 4-6 liters of water. Though I was an early-adopter of his pack, and in spite of it being lighter than almost anything else of similar volume, it has held up to all of that and shows modest wear. If I do wear it out, I would buy another.
- RMRick M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoAll things you need, little of what you don't
My second SMD backpack (OG Swift!) and 4th SMD product, this bag exceeding a high expectations set by those.
It's a bit big for just a quick hike, but the lazy dog doesn't carry his water so I'm usually loaded up. This bag would carry a sub10lb weekend load ok - but I bought it for my day hike habit. In this use I don't mind a little extra weight for a lot extra usability. Pockets and straps and such are well-done, all things you need, little of what you don't.
The quality & details like the 3D lid elevate this from a cottage-gear bag to "is that from a retail store?" still at the cottage-gear weight, and deep pockets for the dual 1L bottles, sit pad etc.
I don't LOVE shoulder pockets, and these aren't removable. But they hold a phone or dog cookies well so I'll adjust
I'm a really picky shopper and keep coming back to this company for the same reasons. We balance a lot of variables (cost, weight, ... ) and they get them right
- JMJeff M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoAwesome bag!
I purchase this bag to hike 130 miles of the JMT in the Sierra Nevada and it worked flawlessly. Input this thing through the ringer and ended up very pleased. I really like the wider than average shoulder straps and overall how light the bag is. The exterior pouch held my solar panel perfectly and the deeper side pouches worked for all the items I needed quick access suck as my nalgene, steripen, and snacks. My only small gripe is the waste belt. I don’t think it really has much use given how small it is and the loops that hold the belt in place actually chewed I to my back and ripped holes in to my shirt until I finally looped and fastened the belt behind the bag. Overall. Very pleased and would buy again without hesitation.
- SStanislavVerified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars50 seconds agoBrilliant backpack
I bought this pack a while ago from one of Six Moon Design's European distributors (68travel). Having used it for some time, I can confirm that it is a very comfortable, lightweight and functional backpack. The simple design with a minimalist brain & draw cord opening of the main compartment is a big plus, the inside pocket is perfect for my wallet & keys, and the side & front pockets are spacious enough for water bottles of any kind, my rain poncho, jacket, etc. Plus the spacious pockets on the detachable hip-belt - ideal for snacks, a GPS device and even a small camera. The robic nylon material seems substantial and quite durable, and I think it will last a long time.
If I can identify a drawback of this pack, it would be the fact that you cannot securely attach trekking poles to it, and since I am using it mostly for long weekend hikes or hut to hut tours, I often need to carry trekking poles with me. There are a couple of loops and a bungee cord above on the side, but this way of carrying poles is not secure enough - the trekking poles move as you walk, as they can't be tightened securely enough to the pack. I also tried carrying them in one of the the side pockets, using the bungee cord above to secure them to the side, but this is also not functional enough. I also attached a bungee cord via the daisy chains on the front and tried attaching the poles diagonally, but this doesn't work well enough either. In my opinion, instead of the loops & the bungee cord, a better…
- AAKGranolaVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoBeautiful pack with just a few design issues
I have been searching for a large day pack for months if not years, to replace my old Osprey Skimmer 30. I try them and return them, and none are perfect; this one is very close so I'm keeping it and will adapt to its idiosyncracies. Fit is great although not adjustable, and it's very comfortable fully loaded. Hip belt pockets allow for snacks, phone, tissues, etc, not too big and not too small. Stitching and materials are top notch. The orange color is not my favorite, but it subdued not blaze orange, so it will do. Just the right amount of pockets and access points without being overkill.
My biggest issue is that the attached chest strap pockets are small, so you can't use them for any drink bottles which is too bad; they're only for sunglasses or small things. The side water bottle pockets are difficult to reach, because the slant to the pocket is not quite angled enough to pull a Nalgene out or retrieve and replace even a tall Smartwater bottle while worn. That means I have to remove the pack to hydrate, which is a bummer. It seems though that all the pack manufacturers are doing this now - making those side pockets impossibly tall and difficult to access. This is most significant to me in winter, when I cannot use a hydration bladder and tube. If those side pockets were just 2 inches shorter, I could reach them; eventually I may even cut one down and restitch it to make it more accessible. The pack fits all the other requirements however, so I will just have to deal…