Gregory Wander 70 Pack - Kids' vs REI Co-op Norseland Tote - 24L

This is a great pack and has been around the world with me! It fits in all overhead compartments and carries everything I need for 10 days of wandering!

Ideal for airplane carry on w/ the backpack straps a nice feature to be able to free up your hands when need be. The only gripe I have would be that the laptop sleeve seems to be on the small side. Though it would fit a smaller computer or tablet nicely.

However, it is far too small to take on longer backpacking trips. There is not much cushioning on the hips. It is perfect for kids, however it is not a keeper for me.

I was very excited about this backpack as I needed a reasonably priced back pack sized between 2 of my hydration day packs and my full sized metal frame 65 liter backpack. I was looking for something that would easily carry a days load for camping (or long overnight hikes) and this fit the bill in terms of price and size (about 22 by 14 by 10 inches packed) . I was very impressed upon opening the package by the light weight yet durable fabric. It’s not ultra thick which saves weight but yet is perfect for the loads I’m carrying, which would typically be a full days change, a sleeping bag, battery pack, flashlights, some food, snacks and a hydration pack

this was recommended for my friend on her 1st camp trip and the left strap broke less than a mile into the hike. 1.5mi after tying the other strap in the other side broke off.

) There is just a bit of space, enough to let some air flow between the pack and your back. Now to the negative. The torso straps are huge, way longer than needed. Granted I'm on the skinnier side, but I had to adjust them all the way down and now there is about a foot of extra strap hanging on both sides

It's also just the right design. The compartments carry everything he needs, without becoming overbearing. We've taken it out for several multi-day hikes, and he'll be using it for our third this summer. In all, he'll have traveled about 150 miles with it

A lot of the problems are related to weight savings, which makes sense for a hiking like day pack.

Air mesh padding on the back panel, shoulder straps and hip belt, enhances the packs, comfort and breathability. The pack can be accessed through a la...

I consider this an all in one pack, it has a lot of padding to aid in the comfort. Definitely, helps when you have light loads, you can barely feel it. I'll have to come back with another review once I place a medium/heavier load. Also, it appears to withstand at least light rain