I've always been a hiker and a camper just not both at the same time. So when I desided to give backpacking a shot I was in the dark in what to buy. went to REI, dude told me…
- Dave, 03/25/10
Portland, OR

I borrowed this pack from a friend for by trip across Isle Royale. It wasn't too heavy, and the frame is pretty good. I had it packed to the brim for my week trip but it made…
- david, 10/20/10

I am 5'4" woman with a short torso, and this is the absolute best pack I have ever used. There are a thousand ways to make it fit just right. The belt fits on my hips snugly…
- Elizabeth, 02/12/12
NC

Here's why I have this pack. 1) It's so comfortable I forget I'm wearing it. 2) The cooling system actually works. 3) I can fit a large bear canister into it 4) It can acc…
- Dorinda, 11/10/10

I use this pack when going on day hikes. It feels very light and could reasonably carry 30lbs. easy. The hip belt and shoulder straps are padded well and the adjustable harnes…
- Eric, 07/13/11
Brevard

I have carried this bag on multiple day hikes through out the white mountains of Nh. It is super comfortable and rides very good, I hardly realize it back there. Large enough…
- Mark, 11/22/12

Use this almost every day for a 3-5 mile run to work. It holds everything I need (underwear, socks, accessories) with room for more if needed (towel, eg). Cinches down to de…
- Amy, 04/09/13
brooklyn

Very well designed, and super comfy! Plenty of room for my 3 liter Camel Back, first aid kit, extra shorts, snacks, and fingerless leather gloves for hand-to-hand combat with…
- Craig, 04/16/12
Roseville, CA

This pack is exaclty what you are looking for if you want to go light and have a multifunction pack. Versatile enough for long approaches (hip belt pockets for energy bars, ge…
- victor, 12/11/11
Miami

I took this pack with me to France for a week, and it was more than enough room. I managed to fit three pairs of shoes, two pairs of pants, two dresses, and about six shirts.…
- Tara, 09/18/12

i tried on SO many other packs, and this one is the one that i chose! i can barely feel the weight even when it is loaded up. my husband and i are planning many overnight trip…
- charlotte, 05/28/12
moran, WY

Over the past 4 years, I've downsized from a Deuter 28L, to a Deuter 20L, and now this! Everything I need all fit into this extremely well made pack! It's tough and narrow wit…
- Julius, 03/19/11