Hydration, and hiking pole compatible, built in rain cover stowed in zippered bottom compartment
Zippered side pockets for small objects, center zip pocket with zipper cover and large divided main compartment, with lower section zipper for easy access to sleeping bag
Raised padded air mesh back panel has vertical adjustment for customized back support and padded lumbar support
Size: 31 x 16 in. and Capacity: 4,320 cu. in.
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Durable, Reliable, and Affordable
Review Date: October 22, 2009
Reviewer: Andrew J. Seegers,
After looking at many different packs from the big names (ie. Northface, Kelty, and Mountain Hardwear)and was astounded by the hundreds of dollars I would have to fork over...for a mere [...] bucks this pack offers all the durability, space, comfort, and reliability of the popular brands. The seperate compartment on the bottom for your sleeping bag is a nice feature, negating the need to strap it on. Also, with the built in rain fly saves you the extra money of buying it seperately. Probably what I like most about this pack is the comfort. The padded straps are easily adjusted to fit to any build and it sits on your hips comfortably eliminating that pesty cramp between your shoulder blades. I took this pack on a 40 mile (4 day) trip) through central PA on the Allegheny Front and I couldn't have been more pleased with its performance. For two days it poured rain and my pack stayed completely dry with the rain fly on. At night, it would pour even more and my pack was fine out in the vestibule of my tent, even though the ground was damp. My hydration system fit nicely inside and there's a gap to feed the hose through. There's plenty of extra straps and compartments to pack to your heart's content. Even pro backpackers should be happy with this pack. Swissgear is a a great brand...I have a tent by them too. It's truly a gem to have a brand that provides all the same features as the power hitters out there.
Great backpack for price point
Review Date: April 6, 2010
Reviewer: Hubba Bubba, Lower 48 States
Just to add to the other 2 reviews.
Myself I purchased this last year (2009) at Sam's Club for around $45 I believe & am very happy with it.
You can adjust the torso length between the hip & shoulder belts. Not sure of the entire range, but works for my 6'2" frame and I think I could make it small enough for my 10yr, just not sure if the hip belt would get small enough (have not tried as he has a smaller pack)
I had overloaded it on 1 occasion for a short distance hanging 2 heavy sleeping bags from the bottom. The shoulder straps did not loosen as can happen with heavy loads.
The hydration sleeve will hold a 3L bag just fine.
For those complaining that the zipper was installed in a way you can not operate it from the inside, I hope they looked at this as the zipper operates from the lower section (sleeping bag compartment), not from the inside of the main compartment.
HTH!
Overall good, but has a defect
Review Date: November 7, 2009
Reviewer: C. Kennedy,
The price was great compared to other bags of similar size and with similar amounts of pockets and features. Upon initial receipt this bag seems nice and sturdy. Overall I was impressed and pleased after my first inspection. No big deal, but the color is more green than I thought. It looked gray from the pictures. Again, not a big deal to me.
However, I finally noticed a defect. There is a flap of fabric that separates the lower sleeping bag compartment from the upper main compartment. It's supposed to zip around the inside of the bag to separate the two compartments or unzip to keep them together. However, the zipper on the flap is sewn on wrong in such a way that the zipper cannot be zipped. There's no way to separate the two compartments. Whether this is a deal-breaker or not I'm not sure yet, but it's definitely a defect. I've contacted the seller, Tormart/Amazon, to find out if it can be replaced by a non-defective bag. However, I'm suspicious that this defect was known and is why it was priced at $60. I'm afraid I may have to decide if I want to live with the defect. In any event, it's disappointing to receive a defective item. I'll update this with the resolution to the problem.
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UPDATE: After contacting Amazon, they responded quickly with helpful and reasonable solutions to the problem. While they couldn't replace the bag with a non-defective one, they did offer me two options: (1) Keep the bag and receive a 35% refund or (2) Return the bag for a full refund. After concluding that the defect is a relatively minor one, I decided to keep it. I was very impressed with the quick solutions from Amazon and appreciate that they took responsibility for the problem. I am pretty excited about the bag - in spite of the flaw I think it will be great. Because of this resolution, I have changed my rating from 3 stars to 4 stars.
A young girl says goodbye to a boyfriend she met while backpacking abroad in Europe. The young man continues his travels and keeps her updated by sending her picture messages along the way — before surprising her with a visit. For more information on AT&T’s Best Coverage Worldwide offer, visit www.att.com
LifeGear Life BackPack and Life Essentials 3 day survival kit. Backback features: all weather poncho, thermal blanket, hygiene kit, signaling mirror, first aid kit, writing pad and pen, signaling whistle, directional compass, magnifying glass, leather/cloth gloves, respirator mask, red emergency flashing light, multifunction tool, waterproof document/cash bag and the wings of life BackPack. Life Essentials Survial Kit includes: 3 day supply of water (5 year shelf life), 3 day supply of food (5 year shelf life) and a thermal blanket.
Product Details
Back pack with lightweight design and detachable Wings of Life which includes survival supplies
Water resistant backpack cover and emergency shelter tarp
Accommodates drinking water pouch with tube and has expandable side seams
Includes Life Essentials Kit 3-day supply of food and water
14 pockets/sleeve including sleeve for storage of food and water; backed by 1-year warranty against defects
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Handy in every situation
Review Date: February 4, 2009
Reviewer: J. Chhatwal, San Diego, CA
As a student and an avid outdoors person, I need a backpack for school and for my various camping/hiking trips. This backpack is just perfect for that..... it is like a one stop shop for everything you could possibly need when you're out of the house for hours at end. Plus it is very comfortable to have on the back for long periods of time. The best part - it comes with supplies such as food, water, compass, first aid kit etc.
must have!
Review Date: February 12, 2010
Reviewer: Robert Mwendwa, lenexa, ks USA
Comes loaded with supplies to possibly keep you alive in a situation if you just add common sense. The backpack is of good quality and it has a myriad of compartments and for this I give it an A+. The rest of the goodies are a throw in. I custom fit my bag with help from other sites as the items contained are mere basic essentials. Great to have in your car and please note that the bag comes with a waterproof cover that you can slip over it to disguise it from those prying eyes. It was definitely a good buy and will buy another one.
Learn how to pack for a multi-day hike, including how to maximize your backpack space and what to bring along with you, in this free hikingvideo series. Expert: Kate Carcio Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar Outdoor, has enjoyed hiking and backpacking all of her life. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
Water bottles, sleeping bags and tents are backpacking equipment should be in outside pockets. Learn to pack backpacking equipment withexpert tips in this free backpacking video. Expert: Megan Rouch Bio: Megan Rouch enjoys off-road unicycling. She has been riding unicycles for eight years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
7000 CUBIC INCHES OF PACK SPACE. Dimensions of Main and Lower Compartments - 39"x12"x15.5". The main compartment is top loading with a flap and top compartment that clip down over it. This includes three draw straps in front which allow for expansion. Lower area is accessible by an outside U-Zipper or by the main compartment from the top. Long-Distance padded shoulder and waist straps. Multiple adjustments on shoulder straps and waist straps allow you to choose a good fit for your back. Also - Shoulder straps can be disconnected at the center of the pack and moved up and down for proper adjustment. Total of 6 adjustments of 1.3" each. Air Flow Back pads for the maximum in comfort. Rear Gigantic ZIPPER acts to compress pack loads for greater stability and comfort. Side, Top, Middle and Bottom Compression straps for the most secure loading. Plenty of extra straps, bungee shock cord and loops for ice ax, walking stick, climbing gear or what have you. Already a popular pack in Asia, new to the US. Two Internal Frame Stays and flexible back panel for one of the most stable and comfortable frame and support systems available. All Stitching is folded and rolled for greatest durability (double stitched at critical points all around the pack). Complete Rain Cover located in pocket on lower compartment. 100% Okbuybuy GUARANTEE.
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12"x15.5"x12" Lower compartment or sleeping bag compartment.
Backpacker magazine’s editor-in-chief Jonathan Dorn demonstrates the inflatable “air beams” that form the structure of this innovative new tent. For more details, see the review in the December 2006 issue. Specs: 5, 6 lbs. 4 oz.
Hikers know the value of a good daypack, which must be comfortable, moderately spacious, and versatile. Enter the JanSport Grayling, an 1,850-cubic-inch daypack that meets all of the above requirements with ease. The Grayling offers dual AirCore shoulder straps made of comfortable dual-density foam, with breathable mesh back straps for increased air circulation. More significantly, the daypack's large main compartment can hold everything from sack lunches to rain gear to first-aid kits. Add in a front utility pocket with a deluxe organizer for essentials and an easy-access V-loft pocket and you have plenty of storage for both full-day hikes and school outings.
Other details include an internal sleeve designed to fit a 3-liter hydration bladder, hydration tube management on the shoulder straps, dual side water bottle pockets, side compression straps to help manage the load, arrowhead molded zipper pulls, breathable mesh back panels, dual ice axe loops, and a fabric haul loop. Made out of 420-denier nylon and 210-denier diamond dobby, the Grayling measures 13 by 18.9 by 9.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 1 pound.
About JanSport For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport's success extends across the globe, where they have become a leading designer and manufacturer of durable backpacks, luggage and gear. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and has offices in the United States and Europe.
Manufacturer's Warranty JanSport Outdoor Equipment is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty applies when the product is used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and does not apply to damages caused by typical wear and tear, unreasonable use, or neglect.
Product Details
Versatile hiking daypack with 1,850 cubic inches of storage space
Dual AirCore shoulder straps made of comfortable dual-density foam
Large main compartment; front utility pocket with organizer
Internal sleeve for 3-liter hydration bladder; dual ice axe loops
Measures 13 x 18.9 x 9.8 inches (W x H x D); weighs 1 pound
Backpacker magazine shows you how to build a plastic footprint for your tent–a skill taken from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue. Associate editor Jason Stevenson explains the nine steps to create a footprint, including how to cut webbing and punch grommets. Learn more Skills at www.backpacker.com.
This 60+10L Internal Frame Backpack is with total 10 pocket (9 + main compartment). Three zippered pockets on top lid with strap and buckle hold rain cover and other gear. Dual expansible zippered pockets on both sides provide additional storage for essentials. Twin side mesh pockets hold water bottles or energy bars. Additional hipbelt zippered pocket for small accessories. Bottom sleeping bag compartment with adjustable zippered divider separates it from main compartment. Dual removable aluminum stays provide structure and support with less weight. Molded foam back panel with airflow channels provides a comfortable and supportive fit when carrying heavy loads, keeping your back cool and dry. Removable dual-density foam shoulder straps with velcro height adjuster match your anatomy and fit torsos of varying lengths. Adjustable elastic sternum contributes to more comfort and stability. Precurved hipbelt cradles hip bones for a natural fit and distributes weight without sagging. A reinforced handle at back for better holding. Dual compression lash straps with quick-release hardware on both sides for pack stability. Front D-ring and multiple lash points attach bulky gear like ski/trekking pole or ice axe. Four top D-rings for let you strap on gear or add your bungee system. Bottom D-rings and daisy chain give you the option to strap on sleeping pad or other gear. Extra D-rings on shoulder harness for frequently accessed items. FREE Rain Cover Included. BRAND NEW.
Product Details
Easy access to main compartment via top and bottom.
Molded foam back panel with airflow channels provides a comfortable and supportive fit when carrying heavy loads, keeping your back cool and dry.
Dual removable aluminum stays provide structure and support with less weight.
Removable dual-density foam shoulder straps with velcro height adjuster match your anatomy and fit torsos of varying lengths.
Bottom sleeping bag compartment with adjustable zippered divider separates it from main compartment.
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Durable, Reliable, and Affordable