This pack is frickin' huge. I did a couple of two week long trips last summer and there was plenty of room in the pack for all my food, etc. I was the only one without a mess of stuff hanging off the back of the pack. great price too. On the other hand, if you're not going for two week trips, this pack may be a bit too much bad.

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REI is generally really good for customer service, though I haven't had any experience with regards to this pack.

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I've used this pack extensively the past two summers,and found it to be very durable.It's able to hold more than you'd ever want to carry, and reasonably priced.

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I do alot of business with REI and have found their customer service dept to be OUTSTANDING

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This pack rocks. I had been told by several people that REI products should be avoided like the plague, but they must never have tried this pack. It's huge, but it can carry 75+ pounds comfortably. The suspension system is very easy to adjust, and the hipbelt is very comfortable. I recommend this pack to anybody, including serious/extreme mountaineers.

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I have no experience with REI customer service, but this pack is so good, I haven't needed them. Also, how they make this pack only $200, I don't know. Must be cheap labor or something.

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i love the simplicity of one vast compartment and the access flap on the back. the price was right, too. i got it on sale for 149.00.

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rei has never let me down

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I found this pack a little unwieldy for the petite camper. Actually, while the backstays were adjustable to the right height for a short person, the shoulder harnesses did not adjust inwards, and so I found that I couldn't put my arms down by my sides! I would suggest that a small person look for a backpack that has more contouring on the shoulder straps. Otherwise, this is a good pack - easy to organize, well balanced (if you pack it right, of course)

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Just returned from a week in the Alaskan tundra where I lugged around about 65 lbs. in this pack. It really is huge! And when you venture into heavy brush the slim design rarely snags a thing. One note of caution, I'm 6'1"" and weigh 200lbs., while this pack is great for me, I really don't think it would suit someone with a small frame.

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REI rules!

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This pack is KILLER!!! I used it while travelling Europe and didn't have a problem. It's HUGE! I could have taken my whole waredrobe if I had wanted to. A great buy for the money.

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the more i use this pack, the more i love it. im only 5'9"" and it fits me fine. i can cinch it tight with a small load or expand this beast for a backbreaker load that will carry very well and wont even get me off balance. i recently got to use the fanny-pack-top and it is also huge. i could pack with that in summer. this bag is made even better by the price.

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rei has never questioned any of my requests, they just get it done.

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I'm in no way a big guy (5'6) and have had no problems with this bag. It is only for one week trips or longer. It is HUGE! Great Deal @ 210$

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Great Value ! Several persons in my Scout troop use this pack - You could pack a Winnebago in this thing !! Watch for sales - Retail is 210.00, I've seen them as low as 149.99. REI only !!

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REI customer service is untouchable.