“Great day pack - durable and spacious”

“I used the pack while hiking most of the popular trails of yosemite, so my reviews will reflect hiking in such terrain. The manufacturer put a lot of thought into the design of this pack. Capacity was NOT an issue with this pack - it is very spacious (easily carried 30 pounds). There are two side compartments for storing liter bottles, which is convenient when sharing drinks with others. However, I could not access the bottles from the side compartments without first removing the pack, so I found myself fastening nalgene bottles to the chest straps of the pack for quicker access to them. The pack is very durable and dirt repellent, and *sweat absorbant*. Men with sweating "problems" will appreciate the sweat wicking material that will help transfer sweat away from your clothes while remaining fairly odor free. The pack has velcro straps for vertical carry of trekking poles, and with some ingenuity you could expand the velcro capacity in order to support a pair of poles on each side. Not sure whether this is an issue specific to this day pack or all packs in general, but the pack became very hot and caused a lot of perspiration when it was tied closely for steep ascents. Once it was loosened, however, some air flowed managed to flow through and I felt more comfortable. I would buy this pack if you plan to carry more than a couple of water bottles. You could easily overload this pack with 60 pounds of supply, so be careful who you hike with or you may become the pack mule of the group.”