Gregory Resin 26 Pack vs REI Co-op Flash 22 Pack

Weave the zipper pull through the loop, and pull the zipper to the top. That’ll make it a little harder for a thief to zip this pocket open and grab everything inside quickly.

THis is a great little backpack. Only giving it 4 stars because the zipper didn't work very smoothly. Otherwise, no complaints!

the good: it's comfy to wear, and has TONS of space for its size. seriously, i should not be able to fit this much stuff in here. several nice touches like a "locking" side stash pocket with key leash and an integrated carry handle make it super cool. the padded laptop sleeve (in a separate pocket) swallowed 13" in laptop with ease, along with the charger and some papers

However, it is surprisingly comfy, giving you good support when you're carrying your items with you. Even though it offers minimalistic features, this...

No, really it's shiny! Look at it! That's because it's made of super durable and weather resistant, 100 recycled nylon, but more on that in a minute. ...

For flights, as “personal item” stowed under seat in front in economy, this has a better volume and extra useful features like the flap lid and exterior mesh pockets compared with the Flash 18...but the Flash 18 is a lot narrower and I can stick a foot on either side with the Flash 18 but not the Flash 22, which tends to hog all the under seat space

The quality of the construction and the materials are fantastic. It is perfect for carrying stuff to your workouts, commuting, picnics at the park, etc. It is also a wonderful travel bag as a carryon. The laptop compartment is great and there's lots of room for a few days worth of clothes

really. as you can see, it doesn't have any outside pockets, so getting anything in and out of here is very difficult. There's no hip belt and that wa...

I bought this bag for day hikes, as I've covered more than a thousand miles this year, and my faithful bag from the last ten years is barely holding together. BUT—I picked up this bag in a hurry on my way to work a week ago (couldn't find my regular commuter) and may never go back. The tight laptop sleeve fits my computer like a glove. The front compartment is a perfect fit for file folders and unopened mail

But if you do have the trekking poles attached to the package so you can't expect the pack is, sit up very nicely. Alright, so now that this is fully ...

One star off because it is almost the same size as my 32L brand "P" bag and a 32L brand "J" bag but this is supposed to be a 26L. So beware that it may be bigger than you think.

I hadn't planned to get the Flash, but after trying on a bunch, that one was the one that felt the best for me. If you're a beginner backpacker, you're probably hiking with some heavy and/or bulky gear, so it's even more important to get a comfortable pack that fits you properly (they'll measure you at the store).