Marmot Kompressor Backpack - 920cu in - 2009 BCS

I've used this traveling as a daypack that I can pack in my larger backback, to pull out for short hikes or excursions around town. In my pack, I use it as a stuffsack for compressible clothes.

It worked well on day hikes, and I used it with a hydration bladder: loved the thoughtful loop on the bottom and the velcro tie on the top, which were perfect for attaching my trekking poles! what an unexpected great feature! It is comfortable, has a chest strap for stability, nice shoulder straps, and you can even adjust the compression straps to make a waist strap (which I didn't find necessary). I use the top zippered compartment (stuffsack for the bag) to hold my camera and a few power bars, which gave me quicker access to them. I did find that accessing the main compartment could be a bit slow (unhooking and undoing the drawstring).

I was looking for a small pack to stuff inside my travel backpack, that had the ability to be plucked out and thrown on for small side trips or use as a airline carryone and this one definelty fits the bill. Great little pack and they fixed the draw string problem I had with my old one, so I am stoked about this product

I use this for mini hikes and as a stuff sack that doubles as a day pack for backpacking trips with an established base camp. It has a plastic back panel that can be removed to reduce weight or left in to add some rigidity (keyword is "some"). Waist strap is a plus for going over technical terrain too.

Everyone who's serious about backpacking should own at least one of these! I'm all about multi-use gear; this compresses my sleeping bag and a down coat much smaller than my sleeping bag stuff sack, and it's the perfect bag for day hikes from camp. There's just enough room for water, a rainshell, and a cliff bar or two, and it's super lightweight and comfortable for fast hiking. My only concern is that I want to know when this going to be available over on Steep & Cheap again. :)

I was looking for a light stuff sack, because I want to reduce weight for fast hike.
this is really much for my needs, very light,good fit and cool style.
So I reccomend this one.

Just took this on a trip to the Cascade Mountains. Loved the pack for the most part. Nice and light so it works great as a summit pack in your larger pack. I wish the foam padding didn't have to be removed to stuff the pack into its lid. Also the shoulder straps dig in slightly with a heavier load but this is to be expected. (The shoulder straps are thin and light weight to keep the overall weight low.) 100 ounce Camelbak fits into the hydration sleeve well leaving the main compartment free and clear for rain suit, snacks, camera, etc. Would definitely recommend this pack to anyone looking for an ultra light day pack/ summit pack. Also worked great as a carry on for my flights.

I don’t really think it is worth while as a compression bag, but you do have the option if you need it.

Really cool ultralight pack that doubles as a compression stuff sack for your sleeping bag. Stuff your sleeping bag in the Kompressor, throw it in your backpack and use the Kompressor for day hikes from camp. Or use the Kompressor as an ultralight day pack. Foam back panel turns into a nice seat at lunch. Gets more use than I thought. Take it to the gym or market on my bike, too.