Atlas Packs Athlete vs Granite Gear Voyageur Waterproof Portage Pack

Is this bag just cinches down into a much smaller footprint, because there's a lot of bags out there? It's a 40 60 liter pack, whatever it is, you mig...

The hip belt never hurt me. The torso adjustments are limited, but easy to make (make sure you choose the correct size). I highly recommend going to REI to find out how to fit a pack (would have bought from them but they didn't have this in stock). The weight felt easy

It's not like the foam that you would use for your backpack uh straps, it's like a very thick foam, and so they they sent me these, and i actually was...

After wearing an old 7lb Dana pack on my last hike I decided to go much lighter. A main consideration is that the pack be comfortable even with a heavy load. Most 'ultra' light packs are going to be uncomfortable at their max weight but even with 35lbs this pack carried comfortably, and I had few issues with it. I'm still playing with the idea of putting the lid on the front of the pack and carrying my water and snacks on the front

If you want stuff that needs to stay absolutely dry, this is a well protected area for your important documents and things like that. This bag has bee...

BLUF: this bag is a roll-top, cinch-enclosure lightweight bag that largely keeps things simple. In the few spaces where it tries to be fancy, it's clunky. The belt works well and is easily adjustable, with a wide range of sizes it will fit. The hip pockets are generous but not overly large