Gear Review
Patagonia Atacama Backpack - 1709cu in
Near perfect
By Anna S
Ranked #255 - Daypacks
May 26, 2011
I'm a marine biologist and was really in need of something like this. I use this pack for everything. The "wet" compartment is big enough to hold my board shorts, rash guard, booties (not much room to spare, though) and does a good job of keeping the main compartment dry. I'm not much of a skateboarder, but the straps along the back designed for holding one are perfect for securing my fins when I come out of the field.
When I'm not sopping wet, this is my academic pack. I usually carry two computers- a 16" vaio and a little Eee netbook. The laptop compartment is big enough to hold both at once and I can easily fit a few textbooks and files with them.
The straps are comfortable and quality is on par with what I expect from Patagonia.
One complaint though: the computer compartment can be a bit tough to access if you have a larger computer and a full pack. The main zipper doesn't extend down as far as I would like, but this is pretty trivial in comparison to all the good things about it.
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Nylon, 840D ballistics nylon, 200D polyester
- Volume:
- 1709cu in (28L)
- Pack Dimensions:
- 21 x 12 x 6 (53.3 x 30.5 x 15.2cm)
- Laptop Pocket Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 13 x 2in (34.3 x 33 x 5.1cm)
- Suspension:
- Air flow mesh padded back panel, air flow mesh shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, stowable
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 side water bottle, 1 front wet storage, 1 top fleece-lined sunglasses; [Internal]1 main w/ organization & padded laptop sleeve
- Skateboard Carry:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 1lb 8.5oz (695g)
- Recommended Use:
- Commuting, travel, work, school, skateboarding, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.