Is this sling pack comfortable and stable enough for long day hikes (10+ hours, 15+ miles)?
345765
It would work excellent. There is a stabilizer strap for holding the bag tight that most people tuck into the opposite strap slot. With this strap snapped into the single strap the pack is very stable. I use my pack for every hike I have been on, it is my Man Purse.
345766
I would say this is not a great bag for a long day hike. This bag works well if you want to get easy constant access to your bag. I used it in Tokyo on short day trips and pulled out my tablet with map many times. It hangs well enough and works for that. But for a day hike, I would say a small standard day back pack would work better. I think the movement of the bag and the one strap would drive you nuts on a 10 hour 15 mile day hike.
345767
No, took a day trip to Portland and had it full of stuff about 20lbs worth. At about 6hrs of site seeing I got heavy fast due to the 1 sling. I am ex military and use to having 100lbs on my back. I would not recommend it.
345768
I would say no. Great bag, but not designed for long distances or heavy loads.
742238
The sling strap unzips so you can use if as a backpack, but I didn't find it very comfortable that way. I had no problem carrying it as a sling.
108434
I would recommend The Kelty Redwing 3100, the pack has the "Air-Flow" tech with padding and frame for additional support. It has the waist and chest belts to keep pack close to your bod. I use this pack (mostly) for my day trips, hikes, but it definitely can handle camping periods of longer duration. Because of your size, the Kelty will be ideal. Best regards, Skeet
954605
I really haven't used it for that. I carry it over my shoulder but don't hike or walk around with it a lot. But it seems to be very accessible. And it feels comfortable the way I carry it. Doesn't slip off.
943454
No, this would not be a good pack for carrying that much weight. I bought it to take on the Camino in the fall. It was great for afternoons and evening just to carry light weight personal items. The beauty of this pack is that is can be condensed. The straps are not very well padded. It is not intended to be used as a main back pack. More of a travel accessory.
202672
I use mine for 3 night hikes, with my hammock, sleeping bag(in a compression sack, otherwise it wouldnt fit), stove, water filter, etc. Anymore than 3 nights i would suggest the next size up but i always push myself to go lightweight
1362734
AmazonBasics Sling Backpack for SLR Cameras (Black) is a better option in my eyes. Good luck!
1809490
I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
1243630
The pack is excellent and I find I do not get tired wearing it. It won't hold large lenses and I use it for a mirrorless SLR and three telephoto lenses, batteries, and charger. You can swithch shoulders as needed. You can use the auxillary strap to keep th pack from swiveling, and if not, it rotates to the front of the body so lenses and cameras are easily accessed.
675412
I generally use this bag for urban excursions(Disneyland,pike place market) probably not to well suited for hiking long distances. The hip belt works great, the sling strap seems to come loose. There are better bags for a little more money, I would recommend utg tactical messenger bag
1113405
No, but it is extremely resistant, so it might as well be. If you leave it in the rain or are in a torrential downpour you are obviously SOL, but for light to mild rain it is great. Overall I would highly recommend this pack, especially if you are the type of person that packs a rifle or axe around all the time and\or needs to tie additional gear to the pack.
150726
Depends on you. If you don't want to carry around a full pack, or something that looks huge and floppy for just some day hiking, then yes. Otherwise... no?
2226138
I ditched this on my AT through hike attempt, but looking back on it, I was always comfortable in it draped limp around my hammock. It lasted a week, but started to tear, although it was still functional. It packs down to about the size of a back pad, which is how I carried it comfortably. 12" X 20" X 1-1/2" It is heavier than you'd want it, but it worked in my application.
742315
I think in the description it says for either , it has a lot of adjustments so it can fit a variety of different body types and is light enough that I believe it would work well for you . The only thing I think you would have to think about is what size pack do you want or need , this pack is big enough to easily stay out 2 or 3 days according to what you take .
1512184
Based on my personal experience, this bag won't slide around. It's quite adjustable and even has a support strap that helps keep it in place. Being a sling bag, it isn't ideal for heavy loads; the bag can take it, your shoulder might not.
1702968
No....if you mean the Aplation Trail then no. This pack is too heavy. Go with something lighter weight. Even a Med ALICE pack would be better. You want something that you can pack some essentials in. Not the kitchen sink. The bigger the pack. The more you will want to carry.
311574
Yes. Its a day pack and can easily handle a jacket, snacks and other items for a full day of activity. Very comfortable and well made pack.