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  NEBO Sports Fox 75+10L Internal Frame Backpack By: Nebo Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 5 More Information Okay for one trip  On: 2008-11-23Pros: ~Large size ~Many pockets Cons: ~Cheap straps ~Connectors/clips Break ~Waist Strap is useless (too small) ~Adjustment for snug fit is non existent ~Stitching will break at seams Conclusion: Not a good BACKpack. This bag will work to hold items as long as you dont need to carry the bag on your back for extended periods of time (more then a half hour) it is very uncomfortable and provides no support. The bag will hold A LOT and if you plan on carrying it on your back do not get this bag. Fork over the dough and go for a nicer name brand bag. If you need a bag to carry from the airport to the taxi to the hotel this would work. But this is not a good safari bag. I give it a 4.5  On: 2006-09-10This is my first backpack, so Im sure my technical knowledge is limited, but herere my thoughts: I am happy with it. Its hard to find reviews of it anywhere, and I was a little sketchy about that, but the price finally lured me into taking a chance. I hiked the Grand Canyon for a week. I started out with about 55 pounds, and it held pretty well. It is roomy enough for a week-long trip, and there are lots of hooks and straps to hang things on the outside. It has a rainfly attached, and it keeps everything dry (I practiced in very heavy rain before going - I mean, VERY heavy). The little detachable pack is AWESOME for short hikes. There are the few things that bothered me: the bottom zipper is sticky, Im afraid it will wear out before too long. The straps for everything are really long, I think unnecessarily so. The pack comes with no instructions manual, so I had to figure out for myself how to adjust it and what straps hooked where (There are a lot of them, and Im still not sure I got them all to go where they are supposed to). The main thing for me though is aesthetic. When it is not completely loaded, the top compartment flops clumsily on top of the bag. I was unable to fix it even with some imaginative packing. Despite all that, I highly recommend the pack, especially if youre looking for something on the cheap side. Backpacked through Europe with it; fantastic bag! On: 2006-08-29I purchased the Nebo 75+10L (Mars Red) bag for my trip through Europe. I travelled for a little over one-month through 9 countries and 12 cities. But enough about my trip, on to the good and the bad about this bag. Firstly it is well constructed where it counts but a few little things bugged me. There are two tiny plastic strap holders on the main straps that serve to control and organize a number of support, fitting and load-bearing nylon straps. These two tiny little clips broke off pretty quickly on my trip as they got snagged on my arm, coat or even other parts of the bag itself. It didnt affect the bags function in any way but it was a little annoying when the clips first broke because they cut my arm pretty bad as it put the loaded bag onto my shoulders. Needless to say I removed the broken clips after I nursed my wound. As annoying as it was, the clips were just a convenience feature that didnt really serve a purpose...thus the 5 star rating. Other than the clips, the bag is perfectly organized for an extended backpacking trip. The seperate bottom pocket is great for clothes or other items you need frequently while the larger tube section is good for gear and larger items. The side pockets are good for maps and offer quick access to other documents and flat items like passports or train tickets. Some nice features i used alot were the detachable day-pack, the elastic drawstring straps on the front for sleeping bags or pillows and the little loops on the front pocket for clipping locks, keys and luggage tags directly to the front of the bag. My friend on the trip had a much more expensive Kelty bag. It was too large, too expensive and the seams ripped. Dont be sucked into the hype over expensive brands because they arent always the best. Mine looked better, functioned better and was almost 1/3rd the price. Summary: A great, durable bag that will last you for years to come (aside from the stupid plastic clips). All the features of a much more expensive bag but for the price-range of a person backpacking through Europe. If I could go back and buy a different bag, I would most certainly buy this bag again. Pretty good pack  On: 2006-07-28Well, 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. Good pack for the price On: 2006-05-25I 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. |