This backpack has everything I could ever want in a minimalist pack. That's not to suggest it is in any way too small. Quite the opposite actually, as it has two compartments of moderate size on it's sides, one large compartment on the front, and a cavernous main compartment that holds more than ample amounts of most whatever I decide to stow inside it.

The combined compartments can easily hold a lightweight winter jacket, windbreaker, flashlight with spare batteries, a couple of pint-sized water bottles, water purification tablets, a collapsible lunch container with sandwiches, candy and granola bars, a pair of gloves, stocking cap, insect repellant, cord, fire starting tools, cellphone and charger and, well...you get the idea. Depending on your needs, how much or little you are willing to pack, and how good or poor those same packing skills are, will be the determining factor on the amount you can pack in. Regardless, the Everest large cotton backpack should be more than adequate for most day trips or the minimalist backpacker's needs.