I purchased this pack for lightweight summer backpacking trips, day trips with lots of gear, and travel. After using the pack a few times I can say that I love it. I'm 5' 9"…
- Jonathan, 10/25/11
State College, PA

Got this Betty six months ago, and she continues to rock! Took her on a 43 day assault through Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia & Peru (July-August 2011). Since then, I've…
- andrew, 12/12/11
United States

I have the Lichen color...not sure I liked it at first, but I'd pick this color over black. The arm straps and back panel is like a sponge/plastic material and breathes very…
- JASON, 01/03/11
CANTON

I got this pack to replace a North Face Terra. It has held up well and I'm happy with it. It's lightweight and has front, big interior, and removable top compartments. Insi…
- Ryan, 01/22/13
Dallas, TX

A lot of research and testing goes into me buying a pack that's going to be hauled on my back for any length of time. I'm 5'7 135lbs and the medium size fits me perfect. This…
- Shannon, 09/17/12
British Columbia, Canada

Got this for my wife for her first overnighting trip. So far so good, we are going to stress test it in Michigan's upper peninsula this weekend, but it seems to be comfortable…
- Adrian, 08/26/12
Lansing, MI

One of the main things that attracted me to this pack was the look. I loved the beautiful colors and design. But once it arrived, I was so pleased with all the features. I am…
- Bethany, 02/16/13
South USA but soon to be South Asia

What can I say, I love this backpack. It's super comfortable, the hip belt has a disc that pivots to help balance the load which really works out great. It holds a lot of gear…
- Judy, 12/14/10
Cleveland

my g/f and i are planning a year-long trip throughout europe and she put me in charge of the packs. i got her this one and she loves it! she's 5'2 and the regular fits perfect…
- Matt, 06/06/11
Lexington, KY

I bought this pack for 2 month trip in Thailand, have traveled with it since then and take it into the backcountry. Possibly the most convenient thing about it is the side zip…
- Christina, 04/03/12

This pack is incredible, it holds everything you need plus those things you forgot so you slipped them in last minute. Comfortable (for those ladies like me with a short torso…
- Cait, 09/30/10
Ann Arbor, MI

I like this pack. It doesn't have too much stuff to weigh me down, but it has the little things that I like. It was comfortable right off and the large interior makes it easy…
- Kari, 04/09/13

This pack is great for a quick weekend or week long trip (as long as you're a minimalist packer). I bought it for holding my camera with one lens, snacks and a change of cloth…
- Max, 03/21/11
Birmingham, AL

I ordered up the Z35 pack last week and had it out for the first time today. Less than ideal conditions w/thunderstorms and temps in the 30's. I put 12.5mi on the pack today a…
- Anthony, 03/26/11
Arkansas--You know..the state next to Oklahoma.

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

I opted for an Arc'teryx because it came recommended by a NPS employee.The pack is large enough to live out of for a week, but also small enough to be considered a flight carr…
- Elizabeth, 02/19/13

Used this to backpack on weekends and planning to use it for a two week trip to Thailand. This bag is so versatile and has all the functionality to meet my needs. It is stur…
- Jimmy, 04/11/11

I purchased this pack for my day hiking and 1 day overnight adventures. I had purchased a 4000 square bag earlier in the year and wanted something to supplement that and my ot…
- PAUL, 09/02/08
GENESEO

This is a great pack. I love the roll-top. The suspension is great. It easily carries a full-load. The only problem is that this is being advertised as the 2010. I'm fairly ce…
- John, 02/04/10
Asheville, NC

Tons of room for everything you need/want. The super comfortable belt and back support make carrying this pack a breeze. Even if you only want to bring enough stuff to half fi…
- Tyson, 01/25/11
Saskatoon

Pros * Love the water bladder features (nice and close to your back and can be taken out to be used on it own on your back) * Love the airscape back panel * Love the…
- Karl, 04/13/10
Melbourne, Australia

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

The belt and harness systems fit the best of any I tried (with possible exception of Gregory Baltoro). BUT the frame squeaked with every step I took. It was driving me crazy s…
- Sam, 12/05/11
Frederick, MD

Lately gold prices are approaching the stratosphere. Each ounce a precious delight. Backpacking deep into wilderness for days at a time requires attention each ounce that may…
- Duane, 02/16/12
Grouse Creek

This is my second internal frame pack, my first was about twenty years ago and hated it. During the time between then and now I have been using a Dana Designs Terra Frame ext…
- Tracy, 12/07/12
Redding, CA

Finished a week long backpack trip into CA Sierra Nevada Mts. OK, we cheated and rode 15 miles in on horseback, but then were on our own & backpacked, hiked 30+ miles on rugge…
- Ann, 08/22/12
Quincy, CA

I bought this pack for a backpacking trip in Scotland and some recreational hiking/camping around New England. It's been awesome. Especially with airport size requirements, th…
- Lauren, 06/25/12
Southern NH