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By Sal the explorer from Gold Coast, Australia on 07/28/2009 Pros: Colour, Fit, Functionality, Manufacturing, Size Best Uses: Climbing, Cycling, Hiking Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I'm using the pack to cycle to work at the moment, but I'll also be using it when I go on climbing and hiking camp in a few weeks. I really like the opening at the bottom of the pack as well as the fact that the top of the pack has a zipper opening that is nice and wide. Great storage and fits really well. Great pack! Great value!
By FlatRocker from WesternNC on 07/22/2009 Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great in warmer or more humid weather because the pack is held out from the back to allow ventilation. You do lose some space with this feature.
By FamilyGuy from Indianapolis, IN on 07/14/2009 Pros: Durable, Good Fit, Good size Best Uses: Day trips, Minimalist overnighters Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Just returned from a five day trip to Zion and Bryce Canyon with this pack. Yes, it's hot in Zion this time of year but the ventilated frame design worked very well - no sweaty back, very comfortable to wear. The downside to the frame design is it makes the main compartment sort of curved shaped, which means it's hard to fit large bulky items (i.e. laptops). I had no problems fitting flexible items (clothing and stuffed drybags) and miscellaneous items (digital camera gear, food, water bottles, etc.) in the pack. Overall it holds a lot more stuff than you think it would. The construction is excellent and has several adjustment options (straps are fixed to the pack, but there are multiple load adjuster straps). Internal water bladder pocket works well. My only real complaint is that it could use more external attachment points - strapping trekking poles to it takes some creativity. One more thing, I was very hesitant to buy this due to the (ugly) green color as pictured. I'm glad I bought it though - the pack looks much better in person than the picture would indicate, don't let the color deter you. Great pack for the price.
By kenc from Friday Harbor, WA on 07/13/2009 Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Essentially I use it as my 'briefcase' at work. I like using a backpack for situations where it is not just a short walk between destinations. This pack definately meets the ergonomic requirement of resting on the back nicely AND providing plenty of ventilation on the back. While it is a tad awkward to fit something like a laptop into it, I've managed to do so quite effectively using a foam laptop sleeve in the main compartment. It also has more access points/pockets than my previous pack which is very valuable to me. Plus I can't wait to use this thing for a real hike.
By Wendy from Salt Lake City, UT on 06/28/2009 Pros: Back ventilation, Good Quality, Lightweight Cons: Main compartment narrow Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I was really impressed - you can't beat it for the price. The frame makes it a little narrow, so that limits the capacity a bit, but for day hikes it's perfect.
By woxy1980 from Penn State! on 06/25/2009 Pros: Breathes, Comfortable Best Uses: Day hike or longer, Travel Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: First, I would echo other comments re: space...the design of this pack keeps the bag off your back, but at the expense of reducing internal space. But, even when I travel on long trips, I like to pack relatively light and this bag is perfect. I spent a month in China living out of a pack of this size, so if you're an austere traveler like me, this pack will be more than ample for dayhikes and longer excursions. External pockets and compartments also help make up for the loss of space inside the main compartment....comfortable to wear; awesome pack!
By Colorado Ben from Denver, CO on 03/25/2009 Pros: Build, Fit, Ventilation Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: While this may not be the easiest pack to use or fill, it does accomplish one thing extremely well -- it keeps your back ventilated and mostly dry! And -- as it turns out, I actually use the pack because it's comfortable! The curvature of the pack takes some getting used -- and you do have to make some space concessions! But the arched back allows for great back ventilation. If you don't perspire much from you back, you'll be fine with a "regular pack" that sits on your back. As for me, this is a "backpack" that I actually use because it lets my back breathe. Everyone is different and comfort is a personal decision!
nice, but capacity is limited by shape By Digger from Iowa on 01/30/2009 Best Uses: I do not use it Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The attractive feature is the sweat-free back design. The problem is that the spring steel frame element has such a high arch (3+inches)that the pack volume is severely reduced, and the volume shape is a thick curve. Worse, if you put in a single large inflexible object, such as a computer, a book or two, or maybe some chunky outdoor gear, the object effectively blocks use of a large percentage of the space, unless you can cram lots of little things between the curved inner surface of the pack and the object. Do not buy unless you only load stuff that bends, or is so small it does not matter. I thought about taking out the frame, banging away to lower the arch (still leaving an inch of clearance and ventilation room), and reinstalling. Then I thought, forget that, and sent it back. Bought a Kelty Redwing 3100 and it is exactly what I needed. Sweaty backs never killed anyone.
Great day pack,keeps you cool By Sasquatch from Chilliwack BC on 01/12/2009 Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good hip belt, lots of compartments, great ventilation for your back. Nice little pocket on the hip belt for an ipod.
By Family Man from Rexburg, Idaho on 12/22/2008 Pros: Durable, Good Value, High Quality Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I used this pack for shore excursions while we were on a cruise. It was perfect for taking all our "junk" when we were off of the ship. I love the curved frame-it keeps the back off of the middle of my back so I don't sweat there. There is plenty of room, the pack is very durable, and it rides/wears very comfortably. I'm going to buy another one for my wife. Buy this one with confidence.
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