I have osteoporosis of the spine, I find that these lightweight packs don’t agree with my back, not enough support. Someone told me to try a traditional pack with a full suspension system,they leant me their older gregory pack before a 4 day hike I was planning. Well, my back really agreed with the pack, I barely felt it on my back, a night and day difference. So I bought myself a Gregory and I love it! It’s a good thing that my base weight is only 13lbs, but like I said, I barely feel that pack on my back.
Here is my feedback on this pack... 1.) The hip belt pockets are awesome! I think the size of the pocket relates to the size of the hip belt because mine look bigger and fit my phone! 2.) The side pockets are not deep, and I am always worried my water bottles will fall out. So far, they have not... They are wide though so you can fit a cook kit in there if needed. 3.) The shoulder straps for me are a little thin, at least compared to my Osprey packs. So, if loaded up, I start to get shoulder fatigue faster than other packs I have. 4.) Water resistant... For the most part this will keep out water. I did have one trip we took where the gear inside was damp. That could have been on how I closed the top or because I needed to open it briefly while it was still raining. Either way I would still take a garbage back or Nylofume liner. This will also allow you to put something wet in the pack and keep it separate from the stuff you need to keep dry. Like a tarp/tent and your sleep system. It is a great pack and for the most part my go to pack. Now how to get 7 days of food into it! 🤷♂
I’ve had this pack for a little while. Nice little pack, a little bit of an upgrade from their shadowlite. Feels pretty hardy like it’s going to be able to take a decent beating over the years.
![NLE Choppa - Or What ft. 41 (Orchestra Mix) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/biOFASEgSOM/mqdefault.jpg)
I have osteoporosis of the spine, I find that these lightweight packs don’t agree with my back, not enough support. Someone told me to try a traditional pack with a full suspension system,they leant me their older gregory pack before a 4 day hike I was planning. Well, my back really agreed with the pack, I barely felt it on my back, a night and day difference. So I bought myself a Gregory and I love it! It’s a good thing that my base weight is only 13lbs, but like I said, I barely feel that pack on my back.
Here is my feedback on this pack...
1.) The hip belt pockets are awesome! I think the size of the pocket relates to the size of the hip belt because mine look bigger and fit my phone!
2.) The side pockets are not deep, and I am always worried my water bottles will fall out. So far, they have not... They are wide though so you can fit a cook kit in there if needed.
3.) The shoulder straps for me are a little thin, at least compared to my Osprey packs. So, if loaded up, I start to get shoulder fatigue faster than other packs I have.
4.) Water resistant... For the most part this will keep out water. I did have one trip we took where the gear inside was damp. That could have been on how I closed the top or because I needed to open it briefly while it was still raining. Either way I would still take a garbage back or Nylofume liner. This will also allow you to put something wet in the pack and keep it separate from the stuff you need to keep dry. Like a tarp/tent and your sleep system.
It is a great pack and for the most part my go to pack.
Now how to get 7 days of food into it!
🤷♂
Thanks for the input Bryon
Definitely a keeper
Glad you found a good pack 😬
I’ve had this pack for a little while. Nice little pack, a little bit of an upgrade from their shadowlite. Feels pretty hardy like it’s going to be able to take a decent beating over the years.
I’ve never used one, but Sara likes it and that’s what matters lol
You review backpacking
That is correct