Reviews by User: byrongo (3)

I don't think you realize how easy it is to get to your gear with this pack. There's two huge BOMBER zippers running down the side of the whole pack, and you can just take the pack off, stand it up (it'll balance standing up!), and pull down both zippers and there's your whole rack, ready to use! Nothing has easier access. Only qualm, the fit in the bottom is a bit tight for the Pali Rope bag, but I guess that's Arc'teryx and its tight tolerances for you. Oh, and like everything else Arc'teryx, build, quality, materials, fit, and suspension have no problems.

The best part about this little gem is that no matter what's in it, it sits beautifully between your shoulder blades. My buddy borrowed it and took it skiing, his first words were, "I can't even feel it" (vs. his Dakine Heli Pro) and I've taken it on hikes, to work, to tradeshows, the odd festival here and there, and just traveling in general. It's great for all of the above, and the only niggle I'd have is that the drawstring can be a pain to put away. I wish they'd put on some sort of keeper for the drawstring when tight, but I think it just needs to go down into the hole in the top of the main sack. The best thing about this bag is how it fits even without any backpanel suspension, and how great of a harness is attached to it. Sternum strap, curved, padded, and a waist strap. That's removable! Never worry about it shifting when you're bending over or running again. And there are attachments for shock cord, I'm looking into adding some for lashing/compression. Oh, and for the record, I love the colors :)

I love this watch. It takes a certain kind of personality to wear light blue suede, and I'm that kind of guy! It will just as easily fit men as women, the chunky style is great, although I wish it had more features, a second hand or an alarm. I have gotten tons of compliments, from girls and guys alike.