Columbia Mobex Backpack - 1587cu in

Light and innovative. Perfect for day hikes. Great pack for anyone looking to shed a few ounces. Good access to any part of the pack.

initial thoughts: wow this is light. i think that is mainly because the skeleton makes the pack look bigger than the 1587cu inches. weighed in at 28.5oz, or 1lb 12.5oz.

i like the idea of the bottle holder on the waist belt but was skeptical it would work for hiking or running because of it's location relative to arm carriage. it really doesn't work. obviously for running it's in the way. for hiking it might be tolerable for some, not for me. i won't use.

the other waist belt feature is the adventure race style pocket on the right side of the hip belt. i love it. i'm a fan of having food and maybe a camera handy and available without having to remove the pack to get at things while you are moving. so that pocket is money for me.

i thought the backpack was pretty comfy. i think the waist belt buckle attached to just one side is interesting, but not sure if that longer strap will come lose and flap around more often than not. we'll see.

bottom line: solid light hiking backpack with tons of great room inside, comfy fit, worthless bottle holder & great pocket.

This is a great design. The flexible yet sturdy external frame maintains the form of the pack, such that the contents don't get squashed and mangled. An internal mesh divider keeps things secure and internal pockets are great for things like your wallet or cell phone. The pack weighs next to nothing - which lets me use it for everything from trail runs to trips to town.

I was so stoked for this pack's release back in the Spring. My girlfriend surprised me with it and I was eager to give it a try. I used this pack for mountain biking, trail running, and day hiking.

The Good:
- This thing is super lightweight. There is no denying that. And, although I expected the thin fabric to shred, there isnt even a scrape.

- The mesh shoulder straps are really nice and innovative. It really does help to keep my front half cool.

-The mesh bottle holders on the side are a nice feature. They expand to hold the standard Nalgene.

-The thing looks pretty darn cool. It definitely has a unique design.

The Bad:
- I could never get the pack to fit correctly. It always bounced around. It was pretty annoying.

- The shoulder strap ripped on the first use/ first day hike with the pack.

- The back panel does not breathe at all. My back is absolutely soaked when I take it off.

- The internal design is off point. I dont like all the pouch nonsense in the bottom. It proved to be more in the way than useful.

Flexible light pack that has lots of storage room and individual pockets to store the little things like keys or wallet. Took it bouldering last weekend and was able to fit everything I needed. The pack is nice and light and fits comfortably no matter how much gear you pack in it.