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 On: 2006-07-28
Well, Ive looked and looked at numerous backpacks, while trying to find one for my daughter. I currently own this pack (found it on ebay and bought it) didnt know anything about backpacks or hiking, Ive had it on three trips already and its very comfortable, except I did a fifteen miler with it loaded up...probably fifty pounds, after this trip my shoulders hurt a bit, but I think it was due to the weight. Ive had two buckles break though. But all in all, a very good pack for the money! And am actually considering buying this same one for my daughter.
Pros: Comfortable, easy access to your stuff, hydration bladder compartment, lots of straps and compartments, price.
Cons: Buckles and clips could be stronger, top compartment flops around unless cinched tight.
On: 2006-05-25
I bought this pack because I needed a new internal frame pack for my long weekend back packing trips, but didnt have a lot of cash to spend. I have not been able to find any reviews on the pack so I took a little risk, purchased the pack, and took it on a short 5 mile climb to see how it worked. I loaded the pack up with about 40 lbs. of gear and hiked a local mountain trial which gave me about 1400 feet of elevation gain. Overall the pack performed very well. My legs and feet were a little sore after the first hike of the season, but my back, hips and shoulders felt fine. The pack fit well (after first adjusting it for my torso length).
As far as features go, it has everything I need for a 3 - 5 day trip. The main compartment of the pack has an expansion feature that will let you add an additional 6 inches of storage capacity if you need it. The main complaints I have with the pack is the poor customer service from nebo sports (I left them two voice mails and sent them an e-mail, but no one got back to me. I hope I never have a problem with the pack), and the lack of documentation (I was left to figure out how best to adjust the pack, use a hydration system with the pack, and how to use the detachable fanny pack). There are about 20 straps on the pack, most of which I will trim back or cut off once I figure how I want to use it. The strap clips are not the best quality I have seen. The hip belt clip always felt like it was going to unclip by itself, but I never had a problem with it on the trail. The top part of the pack detaches and has a belt clip integrated into it so it can be converted in a fanny pack for short day hikes once you get your main camp site. I tried the feature out at home, and I suspect it will work OK for light loads. I doubt it would be very comfortable if you need to carry any water in the fanny pack.
All in all, the pack is meeting my expectations. I will follow-up with a second review after I get through the summer back packing season.
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