This is the first legit backpack I have owned, and I love it. The back ventilates well, and the pack sits comfortably. I also like the side zipper for quick access to the bottom. Tons of space, but the pack easily collapses down for use on shorter trips. The only thing I wish it had was a small pocket on the hip belt to keep a few things handy with the pack on (camera, or a snack), but that is a minor detail. Highly recommended.

Excellent pack. Used it for a week long hike and it carried all necessary gear with room to spare. Great padding, great ventilation and great weight management. I highly suggest investing in a adaptable water reservoir to go with the pack.

This is a great pack, I really like it. There are plenty of places to store your stuff, the outside pockets are pretty handy for keeping little things for quick access, and the side access to the main compartment is really great. It has a lot of compression straps on the inside and outside to keep your load secured and close to you. The ventilation on the back panel is great, very effective. This pack is very comfortable, can carry a big load, and still feels great.

I lave used this pack for about a year now (once an month overnighter). This is very comfortable and can fit all the stuff I usually end up taking on my hikes. It is extremely comfortable and I have never worn another pack like it. For the money this has been a great investment!

I have an older version of this pack but never the less, it's amazing!! I've comfortably carried enough food, water, and equipment to last a week in this bag at one time. Great storage space inside. Really love the Top, Front and Bottom access points. In my older version, the sleeping bag compartment opening was larger then this one. I've carried I think around like 50lbs+ in this pack. Make sure your load adjusting straps on the top are set correctly otherwise, the pack will feel like its all on your shoulders and not your hips. I still like my pack better then the new one cause in mine you had a better front access pocket and more storage space in the front pocket. I recomend this to anyone looking for an amazing pack for 3+ day long to week long backpacking/camping trips. It also works well for hiking in from basecamp to the climbing crag and carrying all your gear (rope, harness, shoes, helmet, a full rack), food water, and more. I couldn't ask for a better backpack!!!!!

I bought it and have loaded it way down with all sorts of backcountry hunting and backpacking gear a few times already and have been pretty impressed with it. It is defintely well made and once adjusted and loaded properly will carry heavy loads comfortably. Did I say it was well made? This is the second North Face product I've bought, I also have the Flight bivy sack. I'm pretty picky when it comes to gear , flaws in quality I find unacceptable and frustrating when they finally arrive and pulled out of the package. This backpack did not let me down, it is a quality product. Money well spent.

I used my recently purchased Crestone 75 twice already on trips to SC/NC mountains and have nothing but praise for its ability to haul stuff, comfortable fit, looks and finish. If packed smartly, you can fit clothing for several days, 100 oz filled hydration bladder, sleeping pad, light tent, sleeping bag (ultralight), compack stove and more and still hike for several miles without much back discomfort. Great pack indeed.

well balanced, well ventilated, and you can pack everything including the kitchen sink if you can handle the weight

i just did nine days in the hood river range and i'm hella stoked i grabbed this pack before heading out. amazing price, awesome fit, and held every ounce of gear perfectly.. even the stinky ounce..

plus it carried my prize armadas comfortably up hood, all around Tahoe, the Wasatch and up in my home Teton Range.
awesome buy....do it!!