One of the coolest packs for outdoor enthusiast. Leave ...
938010
One of the coolest packs for outdoor enthusiast. Leave it in dash insert in my JK. Charges without me even trying!! Packs a lot of energy in small package
89274
Fantastic pack.  I used it 15-20 times in the first year of owning it.  Extremely lightweight yet well-built enough to haul a lot of gear.  Sample contents from my last trip: two rainshell jackets, two large water bottles, two battery bricks, snacks, keys, etc.  Smart pocket locations.
594467
Unbelievably cool and well though out piece of equipment.  Consider getting Osprey's 2L hydration pack that integrates well. Comes in men's and women's anatomically correct versions.
437102
Very roomy and well designed pack, holds a ton of stuff.  I use this for winter hiking to stuff my layers of clothing in as I warm up.  Many large pockets.  Dedicated space right up against the back for a water bladder, which isn't included but could easily be added.  The belts are the BEST, very easily adjusted, but never slip.  There are lots of belts to pull in the pack and distribute the weight well.  So many good things about this pack, which I won't go into because other people have covered them multiple times.

My only criticism involves the aluminum stabilizer bar that goes up the center back.  It tucks into a fabric pocket toward the bottom, and that fabric sticks out and jabs me in the spine.  I actually bent the bar so that the fabric pocket would sit farther away from the spine, which helped, but it's still uncomfortable.  I'm going to work on it some more.  I called the company, because there is a velcro flap at the top which, if opened, exposes the top of that aluminum bar.  I thought it could be removed, and they confirmed that.  That's what I'll have to do if I can't get it away from my spine, because  I can't continue to use it this way.  There is a firm plastic panel back there in addition to the bar, so I think it will still work just fine since I don't load anything really heavy in the pack.  It's possible that the company has corrected this problem, because some pics I saw recently of the back of the pack show the aluminum bar covered in padded fabric over the entire length.  That would be awesome.

The only other issue is that it's very hot against my back.  That is why I only use this for cold weather, and why I purchased an Osprey Mira 26 for warm weather hiking.  I wouldn't want to do without either pack, now that I have both.

So four stars, because everything else about the Redwing 40 is fantastic.
2293185
Super excited to use this pack this weekend. Love the separate sleeping bag compartment. And I love all the extra pockets/storage!
2015322
I have taken this backpack on a few trips now.  One was a 22 miles hike at over 8,200 feet for several days.  It is a great pack.  The suspension system and the way it fits on my back was much better than any other pack that I have used.  It kept my back fairly cool.  The way that the belt hugs your hips makes it easy to make sure that the majority of the weight is carried on you hips making the trip easier on your body.  I highly recommend this pack!
145479
Awesome pack. So far I've used it once for a 30 mile round trip hike through the Grand Canyon. Very comfortable and easy to hike with. Great upper body mobility and it distributes the weight to the hips nicely. I would highly recommend this pack if you're in the market for a 50 liter bag.
4502365
A really cool add-on item for any "Bug Out" kit with a very minimalist footprint but definitely built to last. Whether you're into the emergency/disaster preparedness lifestyle, a wilderness/camping aficionado or dream of an adventure on the Appalachian Trail or Patagonia then this is a piece of gear your kit will welcome with open arms.
2692254
Fairly a large pack. Actually maybe a medium size. This pack they are calling an Assault Pack and Mountaineering pack. This is a very durable and tactical looking backpack. You can practically use this backpack for anything. You can use it for work, play, hiking, camping, every day use. This is literally covered in molle webbing. What I really like is the color of it. The photos on the listing do not do it justice.
This is completely covered in Molle. It seems to be water resistant but definitely not waterproof. The inside is covered with some PVC type coating that is water resistant. But the outside will get soaked.

This pack is fully hydration bladder ready. It does have a pocket in the main compartment for that. The main compartment is really room. It can also be accessed from the bottom.

Now there are some cons. The shoulder straps have absolutely no padding. If you are going to use this for hiking, they will definitely start hurting. You can help relieve that by adding padding like those seatbelt straps to it. The molle is not uniform. Molle should be every 1 inch. This has some uneven stitching making some molle wider or smaller. The compartment for the bladder does not have a Velcro strap or hook to hang the bladder. So once you drink your water, the bag will start to sag down. The two bladder tube holes on either side are too small. It can fit the tube thru as long as you take off the mouth piece first. There seems to be a rigid piece of plastic acting kind of like an internal frame. However it is too flimsy that it starts to sag if you don't have your back fully packed. And going back to the Molle straps, it is sewn on to the netting so for anything medium weight, it is useless.

Now don't get me wrong, I do like this bag. It does have its flaws. But Ive come across bags like this before. Comparing it to a 5.11 or Maxpedition pack, this is a very cheap and good alternative. Over time, the stiffness will wear down. I would still recommend this pack as long as you know what you are getting and how to work with it.

To be completely transparent, I offer full disclosure about my purchase: I did receive this particular item at a discounted price in exchange for an honest, 100% true and unbiased review. This in no way affects my how I feel about this product nor deters my honest opinion of this item.
566389
It's a pretty awesome pack! We just took it on an adventure and it worked really well! It's nicely made too
2839005
I have written a review blog about this class backpack if you are interested at: http://daypackfinder.blogspot.com

I have included the text of the review for the Flapjack here:

The good stuff:

This pack is the best bargain of the bunch.  You really do get great value given what it offers.  It has a superb suspension system and I love that it is a top loader.  Being a top loader allows you to flop the lid closed without having to zip or buckle when you are in a hurry.  With panel and quasi-top loaders (like the Refugio and Blackhole) you risk losing stuff or getting stuff wet if your do not zip up.  With the Flapjack, you just "flap and go" with no risk of loss or rain damage.

The pack is roomy and yet it stays close to the body so you don't feel the lateral sway that you would with some of the other packs in this group.  I think that it is the best of the bunch as a bicycle pack because of this.  The top flap also has a small zippered pocket into which I can place my glasses.  Similar to the Patagonia Blackhole, this pocket is not as cushy as the one on the Patagonia Refugio, but it works.

The Flapjack has a stiff back, too.  Unfortunately, as you will read below, the flat and wide design of the pack counteracts this stiff back as a shape holder when partially filled.

The bad stuff:

The flat and wide design is a benefit and a curse with this pack.  Because it is so flat, the bag has trouble staying open and standing upright so that you can peer down into the bottom of the bag.  The space feels too tight.  In general, one can get more light into a bag that has a bottom that is more square than rectangular.  I always had to "fluff" this bag to see to the bottom.

I also felt this bag more than the others.  Not in that it swayed.  In fact, as noted above, it is the most stable of all the packs tested.  It simply covered too much of my back when wearing it.  While I am a narrow guy, I'm not THAT narrow.  It always new the Flapjack was there as it spanned shoulder to shoulder.  It is not unlike the difference between wearing a tank top versus a long sleeved shirt. It felt like someone was right behind me when it was just the pack sticking out.  Of course, this may be a non-issue to you, but I could not get past this overly wide feel.

The biggest problem, however, was the lack of external mesh side pockets for water bottles.  The one long side zippered pocket could accommodate a water bottle, but a cold water bottle would sweat inside this pocket.  I am not sure why they could not have converted this to a simpler mesh pocket instead.  It is like they were being too clever for their own good here.  A mesh pocket would also have allowed me to stow a travel tripod on the side (of course, this would have made the pack feel even wider!).

Summary:

In the end, I simply could not get past the overall flat and wide design.  I know why they did it (for stability) but it doesn't work well for loading and finding stuff and, as I said before, I always felt its presence on my back like there was someone standing too close to me.  However, this bag is by far the best value of the group.  At $70, I tried to convince my daughter to take it but she didn't like the way it looked.  (It does look like you simply took a messenger shoulder bag and stuck it on your back since this is exactly what Osprey was going for with the design.)

Grade: B
3141742
Its an awesome pack , perfect what i had in mind for it , highly recommend this for various applications
Love mine,
1858933
This is a great pack made of heavy duty, durable materials. This pack I believe was designed for the UK special forces, I believe it is a bag that they use? Regardless, what I really love about this pack is if you can find the PLCE yoke strap and two side 10L zip-on compartments/pockets to go with this (also made by Karrimor) the whole kit turns into an extremely flexible setup.  With the addition of those 3 small items to this big bag I now have a 1 day hiking setup (either 45L main pack or yoke straps w/ 2 10 L compartments attached), a weekend kit (45L main bag w/ 2 10L zip-on compartments attached to the sides), or anything in between. Overall I highly suggest this bag but I do also highly suggest you get the additional items I discuss above to make it a complete hiking/backpacking system.
1288746
One of the coolest purchases I have ever made does Great in wide Open Spaces not so well in the thick Woods due to the reflection of the trees put your hunting coyotes and Hogs and Wide Open Spaces anyways batteries run quick the battery pack is must have.
347710
The Ibera Pak-Rak is an award winning commuter pack system that delivers a great commuter solution. The aluminum seatpost rack has an ingenious clamping system. The clamp allows the rack to be removed without one having to pull out the seatpost from the bike, yet is very secure- it has a large attached hex bolt. It comes with rubber shims for different seatpost diameters. These rubber shims also serve to absorb any road shocks and vibrations. The rack's part that attaches to the pack can be adjusted fore and aft to suit ones bike too.

The pack itself is just an amazing design. It is constructed of very high quality durable cordura, and the ABS plastic base is sturdy yet lite. Also, there is a zipper in the base of the pack that allows one to access the spring loaded latching mechanism that attaches the pack to the bike rack. Moreover, the entire orange latching mechanism can be removed from the pack. As such, one can drill it to accept a cotter pin for complete secure latching. The Spring latch could have been designed with a stouter spring, but I doubt it will come loose unless one is riding on extremely rough roads.

I have mine mounted on one of my three mountain bikes- SEE MY PHOTOS WITH IT ON MY MONGOOSE XR-450- that I use for both in town and trail riding. With the pack removed the rack does not affect the bike while riding on moderate mountain trails here in Montana. It does not buzz or rattle, and it's so lite that it is unnoticeable. The pack is actually suitable for picnicking on "easy" trails. However, I don't use this bike on extreme trails.

All in all the Ibera Pak-Rak is a great solution because it's so quick and easy to remove and attach the pack. However, it is a little pricey.
2519304
This pack is absolutely amazing, although It could be a little bigger but it still is a good pack. If you are looking at this pack and this review you should get the pack. It is good if you need water on the go. Hell it even saves money, so you don't have to buy water, you can just fill it up with a foset and get water. The bite valve is good, it is well designed, it is quite a bit of space which is good. The material is good a durable, and you can even put patches on it. I am going on a DC trip with my 8th grade class and I believe it will probably be a good daypack. I don't recommend it as a pack for a trip. Like I said it is just a daypack or if you are going hiking you can use the pack for that, and biking it would be good with. I think they should lower the price for a little because you are just mainly paying for the bladder system. If you were to by the pack just it self it would be less money. Anyways like I had said this pack is an amazing pack. Everything has the pros and cons but I think this has more pros then cons. I recommend anyone to get this durable pack.
4205350
I have hiked over a 100 miles with this pack both with a plate carrier on in Southern California and with no plate carrier in Northern California.  In both environments this pack is hands down one of the best packs I have ever used. Through sand storms to a snow storm and with various weights this pack has superseded my expectations. The more use this pack got the more comfortable it became. I highly recommend this pack!