Black Diamond Distance 15 vs Deuter Trail 28 SL Pack - Women's

I'm a 39 to 40 size chest and pretty much I always wear medium and these straps got flex which is important. I love it when you have stretchy straps f...

Loop bungees for trekking poles and two compression straps to cinch the pack, we'll load it up for a day of adventure. It's the Deuter trail 28. Sl pa...

But when I took the pack deep into the journey, the little issues really became significant. Some minor fixes could send this pack into the next level of performance, akin to a UD Fastpack but more nimble and minimal. The size, at 15L, is PERFECT for a multi-day unsupported run (20L is too baggy). But the poorly designed details, as I said, start causing problems when things get more serious

And I have small arms. I was aggravated and looking for a long sleeved shirt to protect my arms after a short "hike" around my home. Perhaps on a longer-torso it would fit better? IMO the hip belt is not strong enough to support a packed weight. Returned

vapor barrier which reduces moisture. For most of my experiences with the pack, I Have had no trouble with my back getting too hot or sweaty, so I rea...

It has a suitcase-like side access to easily get to things near the bottom of the pack - it helps to have different access sides to put items into. The zipped side pocket is handy to put in things like a map, sunblock, etc; Very quick access. The front stuff pocket was great - easily expandable to fill items like clothing and towels in. I liked the top and inside zipped pockets on the hood - nice for easy-access stuff as well as keeping valuables more hidden

I'm 5'6 and 135 with not much of a chest. I got the XS and it's perfect! Room to cinch or uncinch. I have a competitors womens vest and had the trail vest/pack they do. The issues I had with the trail vest were solved by this bag completely (and by my dog chewing the zip so I had to replace it)and I feel like the fit is more comfortable than the race vest!

I am looking to get into backpacking and will absolutely look into the larger Deuter bags now that I know how comfortable this one is for my size and shape.

It feels like I am running in a super comfy vest, not a backpack loaded with extra layers

So I found this to be very comfortable. It's a 28 litre pack, so it's in that mid range. You can carry smaller loads really easily by cinching down th...