"Great Bag for Winter/Day" - Review of The North Face Solaris 40 Backpack - 2450cu in

Loved the bag but returned it for top loader with equivalent capacity - 40L. Basically could not pack as much as I expected. Not even close, but the bag is great for the short - potentially heavy - haul. Great shoulder harnesses and weight distribution when completely full. One minor drawback of design was the side compression straps interfere with access to side pockets. Getting what you need is a two-step process. The most unusual feature was where the bag's volume went when compressed. It seemed to sit lower on your back. WIth a personal preference for packing weight high, I was a little disappointed in this. Could be lack of experience with this type of new gear. It's been a while since I bought a pack. M
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