got this backpack for my boyfriend for his birthday. impressed with the color selection, seeing as the only other place to sell the TNF red was North Face themselves. Moosejaw…
- Jenna, 07/22/12
Connecticut

I bought one of these for my wife and she loves it. It fits her well and has a lot of storage places.…
- Kyle, 12/28/12

I have carried my Aether 70 now on handful of weekend trips and I must say I absolutely adore it. The suspension on this pack is comfortable even over 50 lbs. I prefer the…
- John, 03/27/13

I used this pack 2 years ago for philmont, where we backpacked for ~2 weeks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, this pack was amazing. My pack weighed around 45-50 lbs and…
- Bryan, 02/15/13

The pockets and compartments make this able to carry a lot and very versatile. The straps are extremely comfortable, and the padded pocket is great for a laptop. Two water b…
- Douglas, 03/06/13

Since I was little I have loved buying new backpacks and bought one or more each school year until my freshman year of college when I found this gem. I haven't bought a new on…
- Alexandra, 03/03/13
Springfield, MO

This bag has been with me for four years, and still looks new. Reliable and durable.…
- Eugene, 11/06/12
New York City

This pack goes with me nearly everywhere for over 4 years. Durable and reliable.…
- Eugene, 11/06/12
New York City

I bought this for college, I thought it looked durable and it was, very attractive, and I love the pockets! great bag, and i especially liked the colors it came in…
- heather, 07/24/12
cumming

Love this bag! I use it for school and it works wonderful. If you are considering buying it, I would definitely say you should!…
- Connor, 08/29/12

It's just the right size for my 7.3'' Toshiba laptop, looks good, and won't kill my back/neck while using it. It's made to support your back; which is awesome for people who h…
- Nicole, 10/03/12
Hayden, Idaho

This backpack is so comfy and doesnt hurt my shoulders. The color choices are great and this backpack is stylish. I use it for school and it fits everything great. I would rec…
- holly, 08/01/12

this backpack is beyond awesome!!…
- tina, 07/16/12

As a college student, I hate having to look for sturdy bags at discount stores - none of them last, none of them are designed for having to carry your books on your back for 1…
- Heather, 01/22/13
United States

First off, this pack has lots of pockets. The one closest to your back can hold up to a 17 inch laptop and a 15 inch with ease. The second (the largest) pocket holds a down…
- Eugene, 11/02/12
New York City

This pack is amazing. Strappy but not too strappy. Lots of pockets but not annoying. Tons of room. Comfortable sholder pads and support along the back. There really isn't…
- Andrew, 02/15/10
Athens, GA

I used this backpack when I went to Iceland and it is really great! It holds a lot and is just the right size in my opinion! I love it and I will use it forever!…
- , 09/13/11
Marquette, Michigan

Bought this pack somewhere else for $120 more! I am short (5' 00") and didn't have many choices due to my size. I put 25# in it, walked around before taking it on rtw trek an…
- cindy, 03/19/13

This bag fits it all. I've used it comfortably for everything from weekend trips to a two week trip. I took it to Hawaii as my only bag and even managed to carry it on. I thin…
- Roosevelt, 08/01/11

My kid sister is in her first year in college and her back was struggling. She likes the NF brand and needed something with a little more space. I ordered her the women's reco…
- David, 01/15/13
Tennessee

Okay so I use this for school and not hiking. But I do have to walk like 15 minutes to and from each class because the campus is huge, so I wanted something that was comfortab…
- Katherine, 09/10/12
Madison WI

Comfortable pack! Used for a 50 m hike with 45 lbs. I’m 5'2/125 lbs. Put 3L bladder in side compartment. Fit perfectly. Easy access for quick refills! Love external access…
- Lisa, 10/14/11

I love this backpack. I had hard time finding the right fitting bag.I tried so many packs, every single one in the store and they ordered some more for me to try on but I alwa…
- Kristine, 08/28/12
Detroit

It is the perfect size for a day trip but would not use it for an overnighter!!!…
- Michelle, 04/03/13
New England

this backpack is amazing!!!!…
- tina, 07/16/12

Researched for a pack to do the Camino in Spain---500 miles @no days off, 18 pounds gear --yes, I am going...did a day trip check out. Comfortable unit, adjustable everywhere,…
- David, 05/12/13

I got this pack this past christmas and i love it. really rugged and sturdy. it holds an amazing amount of gear. the built in rain cover is brilliant and easy to use, holds hi…
- Michael, 03/18/13
Massachusetts

Good, Durable, Big. I love it its perfect…
- Fred, 06/20/11
California

I love this backpack but it is bigger than i thought which is great. I can fit all of my snowboarding gear in it for a weekend trip or it can fit all of my homework in it. I…
- Robin, 01/27/11
pittsburgh pa

The trampoline back surface - a tightly woven mesh back panel that lifts the pack off your back by 1/4" to 1/2" is incredible! I'm Polish and Russian by heritage. That means I…
- Philip, 05/21/12
Wilmington

While not the lightest weight pack ( I have tried GoLite, Granite Gear & others) I would not trade this pack for any of them. It is lightweight with great features including…
- John, 09/14/12

The Pack arrived about two days after I purchased it. It is well constructed with even more storage pockets then described on the website. The zippers are super heavy and feel…
- Edward, 12/04/09
Columbus

I love dakine everything!!! But this backpack is the best backpack i have ever owned! it fits all my books for school, it fits my laptop,fits all my drinks, and its very comfo…
- ellis, 05/31/12