“Great lightweight pack!”

“I bought this pack because I am trying to go lighter when backpacking. I have used and liked my Gregory pack for years, but it is too heavy now that I have found this pack. The stretch fabric used for the back padding and pockets looked somewhat vulnerable to abrasions. I noticed a small snag in the backrest fabric after the first use. I realize that lightweight gear can be less durable, so my plan to be more careful setting this pack down on rough surfaces, and going cross country through brush. I think they need to change the black stretch fabric to a more durable fabric. I liked how the pack felt while hiking with a 40 lbs load. It also compressed very well for small loads. The back, shoulder and hip pads were generously padded. The multitude of adjustments are a big selling point- a good fit is very important in pack comfort! I have a short torso- 16" and find it hard to get a nice pack that fits my short waist. I am 5'4". This pack has options to adjust the fit by purchasing other sizes of hip, shoulder pads, and waist belts. I am unsure how much that would cost to switch out with the original ones that came with the pack- so I suggest that you check it out before you buy. It fit me fine the way it came, so I was lucky.”