TETON Sports Oasis 18L Hydration Pack

I bought the Teton Oasis day pack as a light pack for a variety of limited or impromptu outings. I also own a Teton Talus 30L pack which I use for full day or two of hiking trips. The Talus offers some features I like and rely on regularly, which Is why I considered the Oasis .The Oasis now is my answer to a limited quick grab and go, always loaded and by the door pack. It is lightweight, can pack down easily into a suitcase, pannier or duffel for transport, is well made and has adequate capacity to store what I would need for a nice day. There is ample opportunity to easily stuff or retrieve a rolled up rain jacket or fleece without going inside. The Oasis is comfortable for hours of wear, is utilitarian with opportunities to attach stuff on the exterior of the pack. My fav. The 3L water bladder is a nice feature too, but I will probably rarely need to carry that much water on an outing where I take such a small pack. Nice idea, but I would probably drop in a 1.5 or 2 liter bladder, or slip a Nalgene bottle in one of the side pockets. If I’m heading out where I need to carry 3 liters of fluids I would be bringing a larger, more rigid pack and likely more stuff too. I would not consider using the 22L Oasis pack for an overnight as I would the Talus. Overall, the Teton Oasis pack is a small but convenient size, is well thought out and constructed, and fun to wear. I wish it had daisy loops, but I can’t ding it for not having them. The Oasis will probably be my last day pack, unless t gets stolen by an envious passerby. Then I would buy it again.