Killer backpack,extremly comfortable with most sane loads. While not being a lightweight nut, I don't see much reason for carrying much more than 40 pounds and this pack handles that with ease.It's one of those packs where everything's just right, not too big,not too small.Very easy to adjust for the best fit.The extra large can fit almost two weeks worth of supplies + gear. So I think it's a good investment for someone wanting a solid no frills pack that'll last a lifetime.

Customer Service

never needed

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army ruck, camptrails, bombpack(good for weekends), terraplane(good for extended trips or a super comfortable weekend.

I bought this to use on overnight outings. The hipbelt and shoulder straps are comfortable and easy to adjust. The outer pockets are nice and provide for organization of frequently used small items. A removable divider between in the main packbag would have been a nice addition to this pack. The suspension seems pretty light duty, so I wouldn't try to pack more than 30-35 pounds in it. But with light loads, it is very comfortable.

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Kelty backpack

I''ve had this pack for about three years and must say it''s still as consistantly solid as the day I bought it. I haven''t had any shoulder pain from it (once I figured out how to adjust it) and it has definitely been comfortable. I thought it might be too small, but I''ve done four day backpacking trips fairly easily with it. I keep telling myself that one day I''ll need a bigger pack but so far I haven''t needed anything more. I chose it instead of a Gregory Reality because it just seemed less complicated. Less to adjust, less to screw up, less to brake. The only thing I regret it not having is a sleeping bag access zipper, which Dana recently put on their latest Bridger model. Some may gawk at the price tag, but paying $250 for the Bridger was a great long-term investment. My shoulders certainly have loved it.

Great, great pack. Overloaded it a little, still no soreness or stiffness at the end of the day. The vertical back panels are fantastic. With 30lbs in, you don't even feel like you are wearing a pack.

Don't know about durability yet (have had it for less than a year) but appears very well constructed.

No complaints about the pack at all.

Customer Service

No contact.

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EMS Long Trail

It may seem a bit small but is an excellent pack for an extended trip. I just finished hiking from Georgia to Jersey this summer and have been very pleased with it. Customer support was outstanding when I outgrew my hipbelt (Thanks Barb!). Although there are no side pouches for a nalgene I found it even better just to throw a hydration pack inside the pack itself. Very comfortable although there were days I had a sore back. My weight at the beginning of the trip was 44 lbs and I guess I got the weight down to 27-29lbs by time I reached Delaware Water Gap. Didn't see too many Dana packs out there with Gregory being the most popular. But those packs seemed to have a cheaper feel to them as far as the ones I tried on. May switch to that Racer X for my NJ to ME hike next year.

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None so I can't guarantee a fair review.

This is my first internal frame backpack, and I am absolutely pleased with it. It truly felt as if it was part of my body. I just returned from my first trip with it this week. The capacity of 4,000 cu. in. was enough to bring everything I needed, while the lightness, 4 lb. 12 oz., allowed me to use it as a day pack, after easily removing the lid (top portion). Also, it was one of the few good packs I could find for my XS size. Because it was my first trip out with it I did stop on the trail and adjust the shoulder straps up an inch on the pack body. It was the easiet major adjustment I've ever done on a trail, (Helped by the measured lines imprinted on the back top portion of the pack), and once fixed I was very comfortable. I was suprised to find that my husband's Gregory pack seemed to be missing certain key features found on the bridger. Such as the cinch strap on the inside of the pack to pull items away from the head space, the elastic around the edge of the lid to better keep items stuffed between the lid and the pack in their place, and the pocket on the inside of the main portion of the pack seemed to be positioned so as to carry the heavy stuff compactly in the area it should be. I think it's important to note that I suffer from an easily irritated herniated disk. However, I easily carried 25 lbs. for six miles straight, with no pain at the time or later that night.

Customer Service

Northern Mountain Supply staff are wonderful. I just recently started puchasing from their web site, and at one point had a problem with an advertised price not showing up correctly on my bill. When I called they fixed the problem immediately with many apologies.

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Jansport

Great backpack at a reasonable price. It's (relatively) spacious, yet weighs under about 4 1/2 pounds. I find this weight more acceptable than the monstrous 7 pound backpacks. There are plenty of straps on the outside to tie down additional gear when you need to.

The padded hipbelt is nice, comfortable and can hold 30lbs of gear nicely. the only thing i feel it could use is a place to put a nalgene bottle, but I've now switched to an bladder system.

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Terraplane

I purchased this pack instead of the 1500 cu.in. larger Glacier, but I was not dissappointed. Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail presents a lot of ups and downs, and the pack rode with me as an extension of my body. Comfortable, durable and dependable. If you need the extra room, get a Glacier/Terraplane, but if you like ultralite hiking, this is the pack for you. Plenty of external lash points, 4000 cu. in capacity and a pack that feels like a part of you.