This pack has no extraneous features, save for the small front zip pocket and an internal hydration sleeve. There are no compression straps or other means of securing anything to the outside of the pack, aside from the “daisy chain” on the front. My only knock on it would be the lack of a small water bottle pocket. I’ve been using this bag for over a year and love it for it size and comfort levels.
Make sure to wrap the bladder if you prefer cold water. I wrap my bladder with a small bath towel (or you could get an insulated water bladder pouch for it) to keep it cool and my gear dry. Super lightweight yet has a 40-liter capacity.
I have noticed that when I fill the bag up full or close to full it puts stress on the stitching. To resolve this issue, I do not fill it completely up with heavy stuff. Honestly, most of my trips it’s a quarter full and the water bladder and extra water bottles are what makes it heavy. After the last few trips and hiking with a near empty bag, I decided to get a 20-liter bag since my gear only fills up about that half my normal bag. My suggestion is to get a smaller bag for shorter trips so can save on weight. Every pound does add up and if you cut the weight down by 5+ lbs.
Trail maps are free to print at home or available for purchase at the online store. Water sources like rivers and streams may only be available seasonally. OT maps are a great resource to help identify places where you can access water.
This pack has a lot of extra storage pockets for organization of your gear. Has a hip belt to displace the load off your shoulders. Includes a place to connect your hydration bladder. Today ozark trail backpack I immediately loaded it up and went out for a few hours. For water and OJ I use Vapur anti bottles which aren’t bulky at all. My glucose meter and keys went in the small outside pocket.
Because of this we realized we didn’t have all the gear we needed. We had our shoes, trekking poles, and water bladders. My bags were either to heavy or hurt her back. This pack fits me fine and is very comfortable for lightweight loads. I use it as a day pack when doing multi-day hikes.
Especially at the clearance price you can get now. I am a 6-foot tall male, weighing 185 lbs and it fits just as well as other day packs I’ve tried. I bought this pack recently on a whim while shopping Walmart. I needed a day pack and didn’t really have lots of time to search at REI for the various styles provided having only gone to one store. This daypack ended up being the cheapest after a quick perusal. For the second overnight hike in which I used the pack, I left the hammock at home and stuffed an REI Stratus insulated pad and lightweight bivy inside.