"I bought this pack for a weekend beginner's trip. I found it to be very comfortable to carry with about 28-30 pounds of food and gear. After the instructor helped me adjust the pack and I became accustomed to wearing it, I can honestly say that I barely noticed the weight. The pack accomodated a hydration system (not included - I used the one that came with my Kelty day pack) very nicely. The sleeping bag compartment did not fit my bag, but I was able to strap it to the frame - the compartment worked very well for my rain jacket, pants, and fleece sweater, Finally, this pack includes several pockets, which made it very simple to find things as I needed them without digging in the pack.
I got this on sale at REI for $90 and found it to be well worth it. I would recommend it to any female beginning backpacker who wants to stay organized."
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