Great pack (90+20)! Durable, flexible and very comfortable. The carrying system can be adjusted in various ways to fit any person of average height. Lots of space. Great in detail. The fabric is very well chosen, and should last for many years. I like this one better than the Osprey Crescent 90, because the hip belt offers better support. Also the overall quality seems a bit better. I very much recommend this backpack.

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Osprey, North Face

I also have the larger 90+20 and it is great for extended Backpacking. It would be nice if it had water bottle holsters and a detachable lid for day hikes. Other then that it is a great pack the only thing wrong with it is that sometimes I pack too much.

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REI Rising Star

Bought this pack to go canoe camping in the BWCA. I realize that normally people use duluth packs and the like, but with this pack, I was able to fit everything I needed in the pack including food for a 7 day trip (it had been years since I went camping, so I brought just a ton of stuff, and packed out a ton as well :) ).

The platypus hydration system was wonderful, allowing me to keep hydrated without even thinking about it, and the suspension made the portages very easy.

The only drawback was that the suspension make the pack awkward to load in a canoe, but I think that would be a problem with most modern packs.

I would recommend this to anyone who needs a pack this size. It is very easy to overload yourself with this pack since it holds so much.

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I had the larger 90+20 version of the pack, took it backpacking for 40 days in alaskan brooks range. Great pack, great suspension it does have some gimmics that were unnecesary.The double waist belt was a pain to tighten. It came with a camelbak so it had no water bottle holders. Otherwisei am impressed it came off 40 days of off trail hiking with only one small tear.

Customer Service

Didnt need it.

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Dana Designs Astralplane (better pack)

Got the Alpamayo 90/20 and the only problem with it is that you can carry WAY too much stuff. In short, this pack is great. Just returned from four months deep in the jungles of Indonesia and the pack endure some really really serious abuse, from getting thrown off the tops of buses to sliding it down loose scree to deep greasy boat engine compartments. Through it all, the pack not only survived, but all my gear was never even jostled. I would HIGHLY recommend this pack for someone going on a long trek.
As for fit comfort, it does take some time to set up properly, but once you've got everything figured out, it always feels right when you throw it over the shoulders.

Customer Service

No idea, didn't need them.

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Mountainsmith.

I have the larger model of this pack (90+), and carriedthe world on my back for five weeks through Nepal, 2 weeks in NH, and various short jaunts in PA and VA. It is spacious, but still has a lean geometry, and the compression system eliminates any wasted space. Admittedly, the pack could use exterior pockets, but Lowe does offer these as accessories (sold in pairs, ~250cc ea. worth getting - I got mine at campmoor). The pocket for a 2.5L hydration pack is nice (and one less reason to have a belt loop and exterior pockets). Also, the pack's fit offers a lot in the way of adjustability, loose or snug. This versatile fit also received praise from two women whose opinions I respect. Finally, the geometery places a great deal of the burden on the hips, which has been a great relief to my back and shoulders, and which creates a pocket of air between pack and back to allow for cooling. It has held up well for all the times I've bushwhacked (I get lost a lot).

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I bought the new version of this pack that Lowe Alpine released in 2000 and I have to say its outstanding. The crossbow hoop is now longer and extends to the lid giving maximum load transfere. The extra 20ltr expansion capacity is amazing and when not in use the crossbow hoop compresses the load in about five different places. I was a little disappointed with no external pockets but the compression straps, bungee cord and three lid pockets help store extras. Im taking this pack to Peru (and surrounding countries) for six months and I Know it will hold. The price is also brilliant, I paid £157 from snow and rock which is about $250.
I would recommend this pack to anyone as long as you buy the 2000 model.

i tried the crossboy for a week lon trip in arizona, my personal opinion, and no one elses, is either take the gregory or an arc teryx, just becouse there are no outside pockets, wasted space, and the price (wow) $400, , one other big problem, if you are going to use this pack and you are going through any kind og bush, be prepared to ask your partner to haul all of your gear for you, the fabric, yet water resistant, is very fragile and prone to getting ripped up,

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The best bag I've ever owned or used. Great stability for a bag this size even with huge loads (and by huge loads I mean full bag, Rope and tent attached to outside). Taken a fair few bashings from me in the last year or so. However I've noticed a small problem. Just behind the upper compression strap, the seam seems to have begun to pull apart. Maybe it's just me, but I'll still be sending it off to Lowe to get it checked out. Also a fair bit above the price of the Cerro Torre which is essentially the same bag without the crossbow hoop.

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Lowe Alpine Appalachian 65+20

First pack I've owned and I believe I got really lucky. I've used it mostly hiking steep trails in the sierras and it fits like a glove. I'm 6' tall and typically haul about 50 pounds very comfortably. The ladder type adjustment system is very easy to use and allowed me to experiment greatly w/ finding the perfect fit. I hardly even feel the laod anymore. I did have to adjust the stays after some shoulder rubbing on my first trip but this is to be expected. I've been caught in some rain and a hail storm or two and my gear has always remained fairly dry. I bought the big one 90+20, (2000 model). I realize now its way to big for short trips. I'm saving up for a Dana Design New World for shorter trips but I think I'll be fine w/ my Alpamayo for those week long escapes. I highly recomend this pack if you need one that big.

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