Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The company Waymark Gear has unleashed their updated version of the "Mile" daypack. In this video Miyagi and John Kelley do a first look review of the pack from a daypack perspective and from a multi-day ultralight load out. Could this be 2021's best ultralight backpack?
Redesigned for 2021, the MILE is loaded with all new features and a smaller size specific for day hiking, peak bagging, and all-day adventures in the backcountry. With 28 liters of total capacity, the MILE offers comfort and convenience with a padded back panel and a front access zippered pocket for storing small items.
🌐 waymarkgearco.com/mile
🔸🔸 STANDARD FEATURES 🔸🔸
✅ Durable Lycra front pocket
✅ Xpac construction from top to bottom
✅ Front access YKK Aquaguard zipper pocket w/ inner pocket organizer
✅ Foam core back panel for structure
✅ Collar roll top with non-snagging velcro
✅ Adjustable side cords for securing taller items in the side pockets
✅ Single adjustable 3/8” top compression strap
✅ 2.5” wide x 1/2” thick shoulder straps that don’t sacrifice comfort
✅ Trekking pole loops with upper bungee tie-off
✅ Low profile side pockets
✅ Compatible for 1” removable webbing hip-belt (not included, sold separately)
🔸🔸 TORSO SIZE / WEIGHT / VOLUME 🔸🔸
✅ One size fits most, technical torso measurement is 12-14”
✅ This pack is also a great choice for smaller hikers and kids.
✅ Approximate Pack weight: 16 oz/454 g
✅ Total weight w/ optional accessories (1” removable hip belt and one Stretch Shoulder Pocket): 18.3 oz/519 g
✅ Total Capacity including all pockets and the top rolled tightly 2-3 times: 28 Liters
✅ Main Body: 22 Liters
✅ Exterior Pockets: 6 Liters
✅ Dimensions: 11” wide x 5” deep x 25.5” tall, fully unrolled
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Below are affiliate links that cost you nothing and help support the channel. These are links to excellent equipment that I use to explore the backcountry. If you've got questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll be sure to get back to you quick.
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🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
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💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
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✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
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❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
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👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
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👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
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🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
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👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
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✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
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Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🪓 Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
The company Waymark Gear has unleashed their updated version of the "Mile" daypack. In this video Miyagi and John Kelley do a first look review of the pack from a daypack perspective and from a multi-day ultralight load out. Could this be 2021's best ultralight backpack?
Redesigned for 2021, the MILE is loaded with all new features and a smaller size specific for day hiking, peak bagging, and all-day adventures in the backcountry. With 28 liters of total capacity, the MILE offers comfort and convenience with a padded back panel and a front access zippered pocket for storing small items.
🌐 waymarkgearco.com/mile
🔸🔸 STANDARD FEATURES 🔸🔸
✅ Durable Lycra front pocket
✅ Xpac construction from top to bottom
✅ Front access YKK Aquaguard zipper pocket w/ inner pocket organizer
✅ Foam core back panel for structure
✅ Collar roll top with non-snagging velcro
✅ Adjustable side cords for securing taller items in the side pockets
✅ Single adjustable 3/8” top compression strap
✅ 2.5” wide x 1/2” thick shoulder straps that don’t sacrifice comfort
✅ Trekking pole loops with upper bungee tie-off
✅ Low profile side pockets
✅ Compatible for 1” removable webbing hip-belt (not included, sold separately)
🔸🔸 TORSO SIZE / WEIGHT / VOLUME 🔸🔸
✅ One size fits most, technical torso measurement is 12-14”
✅ This pack is also a great choice for smaller hikers and kids.
✅ Approximate Pack weight: 16 oz/454 g
✅ Total weight w/ optional accessories (1” removable hip belt and one Stretch Shoulder Pocket): 18.3 oz/519 g
✅ Total Capacity including all pockets and the top rolled tightly 2-3 times: 28 Liters
✅ Main Body: 22 Liters
✅ Exterior Pockets: 6 Liters
✅ Dimensions: 11” wide x 5” deep x 25.5” tall, fully unrolled
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Below are affiliate links that cost you nothing and help support the channel. These are links to excellent equipment that I use to explore the backcountry. If you've got questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll be sure to get back to you quick.
✅LIGHTING
🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
💧Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
💧Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
❄️ MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
👕 Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
🧤 Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
👖 Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
🥄 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🪓 Agawa Canyon BOREAL21 Folding Bow Saw - amzn.to/2OoCDjQ
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
