Lowe Alpine APS Ferak ND Backpack - 55+10, Internal Frame (For Women)
By Brad
from Massachusetts on 05/22/2012
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Great Features, Roomy
Cons:
Cumbersome, Heavy bulky
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a good pack. I love the amount of pockets on it, the included rain cover and the durability. Its pretty much exactly what the website depicts. For [$], its a great deal overall.I ended up returning the pack, however, because its just too heavy. It feels extremely durable and would probably survive a tornado without a scratch, but it comes at a price. It feels heavy and is a little too bulky for my needs (the hip belt is huge and very klunky). I'm a smaller guy at 5'7''/140 lbs and am trying to adopt a more simplistic style of backpacking, so I ended up returning this for a light weight model. Overall, I would still recommend this bag. It's sturdy construction and cool storage pockets make it a bargain deal. Just make sure you're comfortable with a little extra weight and bulk.