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Works for office and in the outdoors By David from Santa Monica, CA on 11/16/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Good Padding Best Uses: Day Hikes, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good pack with hydration reservoir and outlet, add your own reservoir to make it a hydration pack. Quite a bit heavier than I expected, probably because this is geared toward the city commute/work uses than outdoors. Still would work as long as your workplace has no problem with the tame skull logo on the pack. (like mine)
By Mamaj from Newport, RI on 11/01/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I got this for my husband for an upcoming trip he was taking. He hates having a bulky backpack that doesn't adjust. Well, this pak adjusts in a number of ways. It has 4 compression straps to minimize the bulk of the pak. They are adjustable with velcro, which I've never seen before. He was pleased with it- I will find out how it held up once he's home from his trip - he will definitely put it through the paces while he's gone.
Probably Not For A Roadwarrior By JoeFriday from TX on 10/15/2009 Pros: Highly Adjustable, Lightweight Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Initial Impressions...
I picked this up for business travel. I'm always glad to depart from 'corporate black' so the color was a non-issue.
In the picture, it looked like the pocket storage would be better. After laying hands on it, the pocket storage left a little to be desired. I would consider Ogio bags to have one of the best pocket/storage solutions and perhaps a little over done. The Camelbak is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
I've seen a few Camelbak's in my travels, and always like their style. And I do like the looks of this bag. Because of the capacity of the Ogio I had, I tended to carry too much stuff, so the Camelbak offered me a chance to get a little more minimalist. I just didn't want to go quite that far.
There is a front pocket that has mesh on the sides. It is there to carry a bicycle type helmet. However, for the traveler, it is a perfect place to put books or magazines. Easy access and outside of the main compartment.
The bag appears to be very well constructed. I've had repeated problems with Timbuk2 backpacks where the top of the shoulder strap starts separating from the bag. Camelbak's solution appears to be better.
So, I'll give it a go to see how it does. If you are looking for a backpack for business travel, don't get your hopes up if you are looking for anything other than a minimalist bag. I carry two laptops when I travel, and the main compartment has a built in padded sleeve where I will put one and there is room to slip another in there with a separate sleeve that you provide.
By North Country Hiker from MN on 10/14/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Highly Adjustable, Lightweight Best Uses: Day Hikes, Light Loads, Wet Weather Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Works well for day hikes. Carries food, rainwear, light tools easily. Straps twist when putting on over bulky clothing.
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