I was also thinking that I want to take a more minimalist approach to the go-bag and so I think I'll try something smaller.
Would anyone say something like the 5.11 Rush 12 or Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II is big enough for this purpose? They're both apparently around the 20-25 litre kind of size.
I like the tactical look and like that I can attach coats and tents and things to the outside if needed, but I want plain old black.
I suppose I could go for the bigger Rush 24 and aim to have a load of extra unused space in it - but you know the deal, it's all too tempting to bring a load of spare crap that would never get used.
Thoughts?
Pygmy:
![Image](https://authorizedboots.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Maxpedition-Pygmy-Falcon-II-Backpack.1.jpg)
Rush 12 (as if you've not seen this before):
![Image](https://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/1500x1500/knifecenter/511/images/TG56892019a.jpg)
I do think the Pygmy is better looking, but the reviews of the 5.11 are pretty much perfect everywhere I look.