REI Co-op Diamond Pin vs The North Face Jester Daypack

Lightest of them all, but BULKY! It absolutly need to be out of your backpack, bike saddles and maybe your car too. I dont have a problem having it outside of my pack, but if its raining it wont fit under my pack's rain cover. Comfort is an issue for some people, I find it OK for me as I mainly sleep on my back. Dont even consider it if you're a side sleeper, unless you use it as a base mattress for winter camping with another inflatable one (like the Xterm)

We have the North Faces flex vent suspension system, which includes a heavily padded and mesh back panel, heavily padded, a mesh shoulder straps with ...

I like the longer tree straps that Eno makes as well, even though they add a little weight, they are longer, more versatile, stronger, and easier to set up by yourself, especially using screw gate carabiners, which are a must!

Frankly, I was a bit concerned about the comfort of the Mainpack especially with the Daypack attached (after all, it makes an already large bag gigantic). However, I’m happy to report that the design of the shoulder straps (which also feature load lifters), coupled with an excellent back panel, sternum strap, and a beefy waist belt make for a surprisingly comfortable carry, even over an extended period of time.

Using paracord/550 cord, or line of your choosing, the tarp can be quickly setup to provide instant shelter for a quick lunch on the trail. I did bring 4 titanium 'tent' stakes, which aided in the setup anywhere aspect of the hammock/tarp. These coupled with my trekking poles also allowed me to set this system up on the ground as a tent-like system. I found the quality to be excellent, the weight perfect for a solo hiker, and the ease of setup commendable

sounds like the latest full-sized pickup truck on the market! No, no, I’m referring to The North Face Jester backpack, a sleek and sturdy sidekick for any tech-savvy Urban Hiker. With its variety of compartments and well-crafted materials, not only is it ready for the commute around town, but it effortlessly carries the load for that post-work sunset trek. All without putting a cramp on your wallet

I find the pad too narrow as my arms over and over again fall outside the pad at night and I wake up because the cold under my arms. If it would come in a wider version – wow! Then this would be the absolutely best sleeping pad ever invented as it has perfect stiffness, especially compared to other similar mattresses on the market (says me who doesn't like inflatable mattresses). Please make a wider version!!

Nice looking backpack just not practical for a college student. It's not big enough to pack books in addition to laptop & any other items you may need for the day. The biggest issue was this is not in any way water resistant. College students are walking on campus rain or shine didn't realize there would be no protection at all & arrive to class with paper homework wet & an English book's pages all damp too

The Z is perfect for additional insulation on ice or snow. It is light and warm for warmer temps too.

I don't believe they're Ykk I think they may be Sbs zippers and they're very smooth. It's easy to open the bag up, but they're almost too smooth, if t...