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MEC Pika Plus Daypack
A basic bag with an easy-access main compartment and a handy front pocket. All you need on the trail, or heading to work. 17L capacity.
Average Customer Rating:
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8 out of 8(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
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By:Anonymous
Location: New York NY
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Gear Style: Performance Driven
MEC MEMBER
Solid for Kid's school bags
Date: November 1, 2009
Bought (2) of these for my boys, ages 4 and 7. They are both tall kids. The fit for the 7 year old is good, although the waist straps are too long (easy to cut down though). The fit for the 4 year old is less than ideal, but he is still able to use this pack on a daily basis. Would give these 10 stars if possible for the value.
Pros: Lightweight, Simple, Good Value
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Review 2 for Pika Plus Daypack
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
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By:bethan
Location: Grosse Ile, MI
Age: under 18
Gender: female
Gear Style: Minimalist
MEC MEMBER
great
Date: October 29, 2009
this is probably the best day pack I have ever had
from school
to shopping
to tripping in Algonquin
I never find a reason not to have my mec pack with me
I recommend it to all my friends and they love it
overall a great backpack!
from school
to shopping
to tripping in Algonquin
I never find a reason not to have my mec pack with me
I recommend it to all my friends and they love it
overall a great backpack!
Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Simple, Good Value, Reliable, i can fit everything in it!
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Review 3 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
5
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By:Anonymous
Location: chemainus,bc
MEC MEMBER
best give away item!!
Date: October 10, 2009
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we've given away about 100 or so in and around Tijuana mexico to school aged kids - often, parents pull their kids from school as they cannot afford tuition...it is fantastic to be working on houses on a hillside and see kids bopping off to school with their new backpack. i'm a founding member of Cameras With a Conscience, and this bag is one we raise money for to give away...oh, and I'm thinking of picking up a few as day packs for myself and my family.
Pros: Rugged, Simple, Good Value, Reliable
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Review 4 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
5
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By:Pixie
Location: Edmonton, AB
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
Can't go wrong for $12!
Date: September 14, 2009
My 7 yr old daughter has been using this pack for school for almost 3 yrs. It is still in excellent shape! The straps fit her well, and don't slide off her shoulders.
This pack is quite basic, as it only has one front pocket and no side pockets for water bottles etc. However, the main compartment is a good size. My daughter could fit her lunch bag in there, and her agenda. However, now that she is needing more room (shoes, books, lunchbag etc), the space isn't sufficient. This bag has served her well over the years, and is still in great condition to pass along to the other kids!
For $12, you can't go wrong. This bag has many uses and the quality is excellent!
Pros: Lightweight, Simple, Good Value
Cons: limited space
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Review 5 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
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By:Dev
Location: Toronto
Age: 45-55
Gender: male
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
Great little pack
Date: August 31, 2009
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I just got back from the Rockies . This little day pack made it with me up MT Rundle ( over 9000 feet ) Worked great . It folded up small in my big backpack .
Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Simple, Good Value, Reliable
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Review 6 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
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By:cyclehiker
Location: St. John's, NL
Gender: female
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
MEC MEMBER
lightweight backpack
Date: August 28, 2009
I like the bag, it is lightweight, and holds a lot. The price was great. It does not have any padding which makes it easy to fold up, although sometimes when carrying certain items like my u shape bicycle lock or certain groceries, a little padding would be good, maybe a removeable layer of padding would improve this product, which you could use when required.
Pros: Lightweight, Simple, Good Value, Reliable, Compact
Cons: no removeable padding
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Review 7 for Pika Plus Daypack
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
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By:Anonymous
Location: Ontario
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Great bag!
Date: August 2, 2009
This bag is great for throwing stuff in quickly. Fits a surprising amount for a smaller size. Not too big, easy to handle. Perfect for a bike ride.
Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Simple, Good Value
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Review 8 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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Effectiveness:
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Value:
5
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By:Jeni
Location: Kitchener, ON Canada
Age: 18-24
Gender: female
Gear Style: Minimalist
MEC MEMBER
Best bag ever!
Date: July 16, 2009
I love this bag! It is great as an everyday bag. Perfect for groceries, day trips, packing in a larger bag when travelling, etc! This bag really is good for almost anything.
It keeps stuff dry when it rains (as long as it's not a down pour).
I love that it only has 2 pockets (no wasting space on useless pockets).
It keeps stuff dry when it rains (as long as it's not a down pour).
I love that it only has 2 pockets (no wasting space on useless pockets).
The waist strap is kinda bad though...
Pros: Lightweight, Simple, Good Value, Reliable
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Review 9 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Juno
Location: Alberta
Love it!
Date: May 12, 2009
The best school investement for our children. It can take the abuse of daily use, cleans up well & holds everything a child needs, even for field trips & weekend/overnighters. As a teacher, I recommend it as well, as many backpacks are far too large for small children & typically do not have the longevity of a MEC bag (and for a lot less $$ than a bag with characters/logos on it!).
Pros: Easy To Load, Good Padding, Comfortable
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Review 10 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:melsea
Location: Vancouver
Don't be fooled by wee price & size!
Date: April 30, 2009
The BEST little day pack ever- SIMPLE, easy to access, uber economical and not made in China. It's my absolute everyday bag, either at home or while travelling abroad. MEC- please keep this one.
Pros: Easy To Load, Good Padding, Practical, Comfortable, Large Capacity, Lightweight, Highly Adjustable
Cons: Waist strap rides high
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Review 11 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Anonymous
Location: Toronto
MEC MEMBER
Perfect for school-age children
Date: April 30, 2009
This pack is perfect for children - holds a lunch bag, library book, extra clothes etc. Very durable. Much better than any pack available at back-to-school time.
Pros: Lightweight, Easy To Load, Comfortable
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Review 12 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Kimi the traveller
Location: Ontario, Canada
VERIFIED REVIEWER
light but durable
Date: April 20, 2009
this is one of the few bags when its empty its light!
it's perfect to bring for a short grocery trip and carries a lot despite it's size!
the 2 pockets make it a simple yet practical bag for everyday errands.
it's perfect to bring for a short grocery trip and carries a lot despite it's size!
the 2 pockets make it a simple yet practical bag for everyday errands.
Pros: Highly Adjustable, Easy To Load, Comfortable, Lightweight, Good Padding, Large Capacity
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Review 13 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Emma
Location: Toronto
Best bag ever
Date: April 19, 2009
This is by far the best backpack I've ever used. It's been all around the world with me, been stuffed full of groceries, kept my things (relatively) dry in Amazon rainstorms, survived tumbles on ski hills, and still survives to carry my books and laptop to school every day. I've had it for 6 years and it has vastly outlasted many more expensive bags I've used before - after all this time the waterproofing is still fine and not a seam or zipper has broken, even though I overpack it practically every day. It weighs nothing and holds an immense amount. It doesn't have too many pockets to search through, it has lots of little loops to hang waterbottles and other things off of. It is perfect. I love it.
Pros: Large Capacity, Lightweight, Highly Adjustable, Comfortable, Easy To Load
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Review 14 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:mlc
Location: Toronto, ON
VERIFIED REVIEWER
Best Backpack Ever!
Date: March 30, 2009
I swear this bag defies the laws of physics - It looks super tiny and yet I can fit at least three textbooks and my laptop in it. It is really comfortable to wear and as it has a waist strap, no load is too heavy. I've had mine for about 3 years and its shows no signs of wear and tear despite daily use and abuse. Oh yah - and its ONLY [$]
Pros: Large Capacity, Lightweight
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Review 15 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Lea the circus atrist
Location: Edmonton Alberta
VERIFIED REVIEWER
any pika may appear small
Date: March 16, 2009
I bought this back pack after my old one broke. I was skeptical if it could carry all of my text book and everything. it wors perfectly. It is even great for a sleep over! I also enjot how it looks like a teeny bag but once you start putting things in... wow! it is a never ending pit!It is also great for multiple activities! it carries everything and anything
Pros: Good Padding, Looks fantastic, Highly Adjustable, Great Design, Great for school, Comfortable, Lightweight, Easy To Load, Great for trips
Cons: Not many pockets
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Review 16 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Ambrotos
Location: Timmins, ON
MEC MEMBER
The perfect small size bag
Date: March 6, 2009
I bought this pack for my 4 year old. He loves it and uses it for school, and for daytime adventuring. I have borrowed it on occasion and love that the straps can be adjusted from the perfect size for a very small child, to the right size for a grownup. It is small, can roll up to fit into another bag quite easily, and is lightweight which makes it perfect size for a day when you are not needing to carry much, or for a small child to feel grown up and helpful by carrying some of their own gear.
Pros: Lightweight, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Comfortable, Simple
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Review 17 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:Climber03
Location: Toronto, ON
MEC MEMBER
one of my best MEC daypack
Date: January 12, 2009
I've had this daypack for about 4 years now. It was great when I was in school and only had 1-2 classes on campus. I've used it on day trips around the city, hiking trips, and I've also taken it on a couple of trips. The pack was also VERY water resistant especially during an excursion in the Dominican where we were caught in a torrential downpour for the entire day. Kept everything inside nice and dry! For such a smaller pack, I could also fit a lot of stuff in it! Great all-around versatile pack!
Pros: Easy To Load, Lightweight, Good Padding, Comfortable
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Review 18 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:AmandaWho?
Location: Hamilton, ON
MEC MEMBER
Great little bag!
Date: January 5, 2009
This bag is fantastic! I use it everyday to haul all of my stuff to and from work. It is amazing how much this bag can hold! You really can't go wrong for the price!
Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Easy To Load
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Review 19 for Pika Plus Daypack
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By:adri
Location: Guelph, Ontario
glued to my back
Date: August 19, 2008
You can fit so much [*] in it! Love it.
Pros: Large Capacity, Very adjustable
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Review 20 for Pika Plus Daypack
Overall Rating:
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By:emma
Location: hamilton ontario, CA
awsome bag!
Date: June 7, 2008
this bag is AWSOME!!! great for school, but not if you have to lug a lot of books back and forth. perfect for day trips and/or activites
Pros: Not bulky, Small but holds a lot, Nothing unnecessary
Cons: a little small but that is what I wanted
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