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

This pack has just about everything you would need minus the toilet. The construction quality is great, stitching is well done and the materials are sturdy. The color of the p…
- Nicholas, 11/07/12

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

This pack is great for car camping, and short duration overnight hikes. While it may be too large and heavy for long duration hikes, it has certainly proven itself going on co…
- Preston, 01/31/13
Noriwch, VT

This is an absolutely amazing pack! I have used it on multiple day hikes and its performance has been excellent. It is water resistant, has a rain cover, large amounts of sp…
- Mark, 12/27/12
Canada

I bought this pack in the beginning of my preparation for thru-hiking the A.T. It was not quite big enough for the trek, so I had to return it but I definitely loved it while…
- Emma, 01/29/12

Was in the market for a day pack, multi-day pack, and traveling pack and this one fit the bill. I've used it on several day hikes. I took it to Kauai to hike the Nepali coas…
- Joseph, 11/09/11
Denver, CO

Its a good solid bag and fits really well on the shoulder. Adjustability is a big plus, lets me get the right comfort based on the weight I carry. Strapping a bag/tent onto th…
- pratap, 10/10/11

This is great. Its very adjustable to fit you whatever size you are. It has plenty of space and storage. The only complaint I have is I'd like gear loops on the bottom for…
- Reece, 05/06/11
Lexington, KY (GO CATS)

This bag is wonderful for hiking. Has many useful pockets to store and separate items. I love the orange color. I would definately recommend this bag…
- Amanda, 07/03/11
KNOXVILLE

Great Pack! This is my first pack, but have modeled other around in stores, but nothing compared to the way this one felt while hiking! It had tons of room, which I needed b…
- TIna, 04/13/13
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

This is an uncluttered, straightforward design with a traditional internal frame suspension. Instead of spending weight on silly features (two-compartment lids, separate sleep…
- GLENN, 05/19/13
Southwest Ohio

This thing is bomb-proof, not littered with useless stuff, sized for multiple types of outings and has multiple access ports. It's also really comfortable and handles load lik…
- Jesse, 07/24/10
Vermont

I bought this bag after having to return a North Face Prophet 45. Although the North Face was pretty nice, I went on my first ice climbing trip and my guide was using one of t…
- George, 08/23/11
Boston

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 recently purchased this backpack to replace my beloved Altra 75 I will admit I was very apprehensive about switching backpack brands, but after the first time packing it u…
- Ted, 04/10/13
pittsburgh

I've been out backpacking and rock climbing with this pack twice a month since I got it in December. The compartments are perfect for fitting everything you can think of and…
- Matthew, 04/02/12

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