REI Eveningstar

Review Date
September 12, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: owtdore(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $150.00 at rei

Summary:
I have used this pack for about 4 years. It is not a huge pack (about 3500 cbi) This pack while handle 50 pounds easy. I have carried 72 pounds though the Grand Canyon. This stressed the packs suspension just past its limits but the pack construction held up. No tears or frays. The panel load is the best thing since sliced bread! Also, all the attachment areas are great for stowing things on the outside of the pack. Overall this is an excellent 3-4 day pack.

Similar Products Used:
I also have a Kelty 4500 cbi

Review Date
November 15, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: By-Tor(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $0.00 at REI

Summary:
I've had this pack for about 3 years - it's great for overnight trips, but runs out of space quickly. I can't pack more than 2 days of clothes and food. Also, carrying external items is cumbersome. Anything on the bottom will hit the back of your legs while walking, and the top has no reinforcement to keep something stable (unless your pack is very full, which is often the case). For a day trip or weekend trip, it's an excellent pack. Quality is outstanding - no rips or unusual wear.

Customer Service:
Never had a problem.

Similar Products Used:
None, but I'm buying a bigger pack.

Review Date
September 5, 2000

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Carlos Porres(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Miami Florida

Price Paid:  $120.00 at Coleman dist.

Summary:
I found this back pack to be a realy high quality item, the sewing quality is great, the colors don't fade ,and it is a strong and rugged pack. What i don't like is the design that is like old fashioned and doesn't have too many pockets, but it is a good pack for the value

Customer Service:
The REI service is not that good, the mess up with orders , but their products are good

Similar Products Used:
The rock climbing equipment

Review Date
February 11, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: ridge(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from calhoun falls, sc

Summary:
This is the perfect pack for the light weight backpacker. I would do an Appalachian Trail thru-hike with this one. Its comfortable, durable and fits me better than the most expensive line of packs. I strap my walrus swift tent and my z-rest pad to the outside to compensate for the medium volumn and go. Mine has a seperate compartment in the bottom of the pack for my sleeping bag. Can't beat it.

Customer Service:
Because of the bad customer service experiences I've had with the expensive mall-type gear retailers I deal strictly with REI, even if they dont always carry gear items I would rather have and even if REI is higher in price.

Similar Products Used:
jan sport, dana

Review Date
January 2, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: The Bandit(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Dallas, Tx USA

Summary:
I used this pack for about three years before I got a new pack. It worked great for car camping but I would not recommend it for long excusions because it doesn't have the best padding and is quite small. Over all it was a good pack and served its purpose well.