Hip belt fits larger hips

 I love the zipper for the main compartment. It goes all the way around and doesn't just open at the top. This makes it very easy to access things without having to re-arrange and move stuff at the top. I also love the mesh pockets on the side

Favorite Pack!

Comfort and space.

 it is ingenious how they zip up from the bottom to help you reach items that fell to the bottom of the bag and how the clips at the top can be positioned to create a 'stop' that prevents them from opening all the way to cause items to fall out of the bag. It is incredible. Also.

.. it is ingenious how they zip up from the bottom to help you reach items that fell to the bottom of the bag and how the clips at the top can be positioned to create a 'stop' that prevents them from opening all the way to cause items to fall out of the bag. It is incredible

Best bag ever!

 The main feature for me is the 4 zippers and the fact that they go all the way down. You don't need to open the top and take things out to look for something. The many pockets it has are so useful and well planed that once you put it on, if you packed it well, you don't need to stop to look for things you may want to reach while walking. It has so many hooks and straps to customize it to your needs that I can't recommend it enough

Best Backpack I Ever Had

I wanted more than a regular backpack, but not the full blown version.  The chest strap and padded belt straps are just the ticket.  You might want to try before you buy.

  You might want to try before you buy... the medium size chest strap crossed mid bust 

Love it

As an experienced hiker who has put a lot of mileage in using Deuter & Osprey packs, this REI pack beats them all! I can’t recommend this one enough. I use it to travel, for hillwalking, hiking to the summits of mountains, day hiking - basically everything. It’s such a great pack: it’s easy to access, has many very thoughtfully laid out pockets, it’s not heavy, & it feels so “dialed in” perfectly while I’m out and about. It’s also a quality pack

Best Rucksack Ever!

.. I'm new to this) and after about 9 months finally realized after a couple months of complaining (oops, ha!) about it not getting tight enough to sit where I needed it, that they made a smaller size.  Thank goodness for REI! I brought it in and traded it for a small

So, for my very first pack, I'd say it's pretty good.  It's especially great for the price! I have not used it yet for an overnighter, so that might change my opinion,  but for everything I've done so far, it's been great.

 The zipper would be better on the other end of the mesh IMO. My only complaint so far, and I guess it's a minor one

I'm new - no expert

 It's just a great backpack for travel. I've never had a problem using it as a carry on size bag, except when I had a big coat strapped to it that made it exceed the dimensions, so I just put on the coat and it qualified! The fact that it unzips all the way really helps with organization and access. I highly recommend going to a store to try the sizes though--I was right in the middle of the two sizes and decided to go with the smaller one based on how comfortable it was to try on. Thank you REI, for the best backpack I've ever owned

Not a hiker, but I love this bag

 Incredibly comfortable to wear for long hikes, can store your phone in the hip belt pocket for easy access. The included rain cover has definitely come in handy and is quickly accessible. Love the design of this bag and rarely leave home without it.

REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Women's

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