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Great backpack for hiking and biking By Jack Rabbit from New Jersey on 10/16/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Good Water Flow, Highly Adjustable, Large Capacity, Stable Best Uses: Day hikes, Mountain biking Describe Yourself: Outdoor Professional What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I just got this pack and I love it. For the size of the pack I wish it had more storage but I can fit all of my biking gear in it with ease. The pack is extremely comfortable and adjustable. It also incorporates a lot of nice features that my old pack didn't have.
By John in Florida from Florida on 10/16/2009 Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Bought the pack for my 12 year old son. He likes the hydration pack. Keeps the water cool on hot days. The only drawback is removal and installation of the bladder from the pack can be difficult.
Nice looking and well appointed By Hiker Girl from Nashville, TN on 10/16/2009 Pros: Easy To Load, Good padding, Highly Adjustable, Lightweight Best Uses: Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Would recommend to others.
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 Tom from Denville NJ on 10/15/2009 Pros: Dries Easily, Durable, Good Grip, Warm Best Uses: Backcountry, Working Outdoors Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational Gear Usage: Cold Weather Living Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Good for outdoor work.
Second one I have purchased By Dor from Portland-Oregon on 10/14/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Good padding, Highly Adjustable, Large capacity, Lightweight Best Uses: Backpacking, Day trip, Fit under airline seats, Hiking, Snowshoeing Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is the perfect size to shove under airline seats and I took backpack # 1 to Europe and walked all over and could fly with no baggage charges as could jam a lot in it.It was extremely comfortable and decided I would keep this one for travelling and get # 2 for hiking and snowshoeing...
I like it. Bigger than I thought.... By pt skier from Vail, CO on 10/14/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Good padding, Large capacity, Lightweight Cons: Haven't used it enough Best Uses: Day trip, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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.
By hiking yogini from Western New York State on 10/14/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Good Padding, Highly Adjustable, Lightweight Best Uses: Day Hikes, Travel Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Perfect for those day hikes when you need your hydration bladder, lunch, rain gear, hat, gloves, camera, an extra layer. Plus, this is narrow/light enough to use even when you only need the bladder. What a well-designed pack - built for total customization!
By Roger from Monterey, CA on 10/13/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Good Grip, Snug Fit Best Uses: Hiking/Running, Working Outdoors Describe Yourself: Getting Started Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great buy and fit well, I originally purchased the medium not knowing my hand size, needed large. TSP was great to work with on the exchange. I can't comment on the durability as I have not used these gloves yet, except opening and closing my Leatherman Charge and a folding knife.
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