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Mountain Hardwear Paladin Backpack - 2000cu in

Mountain Hardwear Paladin Backpack - 2000cu in

Rating for this product: 5 July 14, 2008

I hiked through parts of southern China with this. Though it rained pretty much every day, and I scraped the pack on trees and a few cave ceilings and walls, it remained scratchless and leakless. It has lots of storage space (my 13" laptop fit just fine, but I worry about a 17" one fitting: there's plenty of screen width to spare in the compartment, but not much height, if that makes any sense). Its narrow shape felt better on my back than wider packs I've tried, and enabled me to be more maneuverable through tight spaces (e.g., the cave as well as airports and train stations).

I have two complaints: because the main compartment is tall, and loads from the top, stuff you put in first may be difficult to get to in a hurry. I had to be careful to prioritize my packing. Also, I somehow pulled off the strap holding the male end of the quick-release buckle on the chest belt.

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Mountain Hardwear Paladin Backpack - 2000cu in

July 12, 2008

I don't have a 17" laptop, so I couldn't try it out, but I don't think it would fit. My 13" laptop went into the pack's laptop sleeve easily, with plenty of room at the top, but with very little room on the sides.

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Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 27, 2008

I've always worn gear with synthetic material as lining -- hey, if we can land a man on the moon, we can certainly manufacture better stuff than what nature provides, right? -- but I have been truly impressed with this down jacket. Its combination of lightness with warmth is better than anything else like it I own.

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