“GREAT PACK”

“I have used this product for a wide variety of actvities ranging from international travel to week-long treks. It is very lightweight, yet the tepex frame is strong enough to carry loads from 40-50 pounds. The full zip load system (from both top and bottom) is extremely effective and has a wide variety of benefits. I can access all of my camping gear on a hike without having to dig through a top-loading bag, and when going through customs i can simply open up the entire bag if needed. Also, the removable internal top lid make organization and access to smaller items much easier. The back has also held up better than i expected to harsh treatment and heavier, tightly packed loads. The only drawbacks i can see are that there is no breathability between the pack and your back due to the solid foam layer. Also, for those interested in keeping a good appearance, when the pack is not fully loaded the top does look a bit goofy, and the compression straps make the pack look uneven. (This poses no problems in terms of functionality however) Finally, if one of the front zippers did happen to break, (which i believe would be very difficult to accomplish), the use of the pack would be greatly affected, if not ruined. Overall a great pack that, once you find a system of packing it, is extremely efficient and easy to use.”