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Review Summary
2013-06-07T20:00:00
Bought this pack about a year ago, used it twice for a total of about 50 miles so far. Very comfortable even with heavy loads. Love the detatcable bag for finding water after camp is set up, though it could be a bit bigger (just big enough for three nalgene bottles). This pack is on the heaver side, but it feels much more durable than its lightweigt and more expensive competition. Bottom line great pack for the price and due to its heaver constuction it should last a lifetime even in the harshest conditions.
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2011-12-09T19:00:00
Planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in April 2012 purchased this pack to train and take with. Couldn't be happier, it's a little heavy for some but being a minimalist I make up the weight for having a solid sturdier pack in not bringing unneeded items. Using the day pack as a food storage bag as it's detachable for easy removal and hanging at shelters or camp. Angled water bottle holder makes for easy removal while hiking. The built on removable whistle is a nice little feature. Nothing really negative to say about it minus the weight but again I don't see that as an issue because it's a solid construction and will hold up better as opposed to a thinner lighter design.
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Internal Pack
4275 cu. in. / 70 L, 4607 cu. in. / 75.5 L (with extended volume)
29 in. x 10.75 in. x 13 in.
17 in. - 22 in.
5 lbs.
450d ReDura PET body fabric (100% Recycled),420d Nylon Velocity body fabric ,840d Nylon Ballistic reinforcements ,210d RipStop Liner ,Hypalon reinforcements ,Twin T6 1 6061 concave aluminum stays
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Mountainsmith Lariat 65 Backpack Lotus Blue
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