Purchased for a two month South American backpacking trip. ...
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Purchased for a two month South American backpacking trip. Filter water from streams, creeks, sinks, you name it. My steripen is tried and tested. Saved me a ton of money and came in handy countless times. Must own for an outdoorsman or backpacker.
178954
Bought this for a trip to Peru as we were only allowed certain size backpacks and limited luggage. Really came in handy for hiking Machu Pichu. Make sure you have rubber tips or will have to purchase before entering.  Wont allow them without rubber tips
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Took this to the rainforests of Peru for two weeks. It held up to the sweat, the rain, the heat, the humidity, and a few drops and bumps. I couldn't really figure out the point of the hat clip though since the band doesn't seem to be removable.

*edit* two and a half years later and still going strong. Great Buy!
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This is a pretty solid pack. Perfect for hunting excursions or a 3 day assault mission! I would not recommend this for any kind of backpacking -for which it is not intended - as it is inadequately comfortable and somewhat heavy (a result of its rugged build).
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I normally wear a mens small, the fit on this is a little loose in the midsection.  I guess that's ok for less constricted movement, but for warmth it might let cold air in.  I've only camped once since buying this and the temps were in the 40's so it did not get enough of a workout to make a really good use of the down fill yet (I will update when I try it out in colder temps).

One reason I finally pulled the trigger on this though was the volume savings over the other layers I usually pack on my multi-day backpacking excursions. This packs down easily into the included (5 liter, I think) stuff sack, which shaves some bulk in my smaller pack.

The one problem I have noticed so far has been the little down feather escapees - I seem to have had at least 5 that I have noticed, and that is after only one trip and only a couple of days use.  I will have to update my review as to the durability as well as I put it through its paces.

Overall, it was pretty expensive, but I am still happy with it despite the few reservations.
4891701
Purchased for travel overseas and stopped working 2 days in.
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A backpacker's dream! At only 1.1lbs., this is a well constructed, ultralight rectangular bag. In October I asked if they could be zipped together and another reviewer answered me "yes". Threes months after posting the question, I  purchased  two to zip together and use as a double bag in my 68 vw camper bus as bedding. However, the ends of the zipper feeds into the fabric and is not possible.  Although they do not, Aegis chose to not correct the wrong answer given, even after 3 months.  Hence the 4, rather than 5 star rating.
  Even though I can not use them as I intended, I chose to keep them to use for backpacking. I have been using them in my hammock outside almost every day since they arrived. I absolutely love the versatility of having two bags. I can use one as an under quilt or stuff one inside the other for use as a colder weather bag, and they still feel roomy when used this way.  The fabric is soft and I just love the color- not army green or primary colors like most of the better bags out there. If you happen to let them hit the ground, the leaves and forest debris will not stick to the fabric- easy to keep clean on a hike. They fluff out with a simple shake. I am 6'0", 145lbs and I fit completely inside- lying down straight the fabric reaches above my face, and I do not feel constricted at all.
  So backpackers and hikers, if you're looking for a ultralight, rectangular, summer bag, you'll be a happy camper. But if you're shopping for
rectangular bags you can combine for a double, keep looking.
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I bought this item to use while backpacking to keep my passport, money, and debit/credit cards close.  I'm 5'1" and of a slimmer build and found it to fit perfectly across my torso and be comfortable for long lengths of time.  It can be a bit bulky depending on what you stuff inside it but can be easily concealed under non-flimsy clothing (I wear it under shirts and tucked into my pant waistband if they ride high enough) and the design seems sturdy (I have not found any wear and tear after a 3 week jaunt when I wore it out entire days of exploring every few days).  For what it is though, I feel like it was overpriced at the time of purchase ($28.94).
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Just arrived and I love it! Very sturdy and lots of compartments for gear - elastic clips for sleeping bag and pad.  I appreciate the enclosed rain fly! Not sure why they aren't standard with every other hiking/backpacking pack you can buy.

Fit: I am 5' 5" / 140 lbs female and it fits perfectly, distributing weight to my hips - is adjustable. I haven't hiked with it yet, but am assuming the back airflow system will be appreciated when it's warm.

I bought this to use for day hiking and light, one to two night backpacking trips. I think it will be great. It may be too small for a 4-5 day trip with gear and food/water.
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I bought this pack because I heard alot of good things about it....but one month of light use and the left shoulder strap has almost fully separated and the pack has only 13 lbs in it!! Also the button/Velcro section on the strap for the hip bag was missing the button and without it the Velcro doesn't hold the strap fastened well enough to be useful. Besides that the zippers are tough and the material is rugged but the cheap strap connection kills it for me...hopefully I can get a replacement or refund!?!?

It sucks cause I was really hoping to give this 5 stars
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I bought this phone for a backpacking trip I am going on in Southeast Asia at the end of December, but I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. This phone looks and feels great, but the problem that I am having is I have had a couple of dropped calls over the last couple of days and sometimes it misses texts altogether. This is a bit problematic for me because I run my business and am a relatively social person through my phone. With this being said, I will more than likely switch back to an iphone once I return from my backpacking trip. Would I buy the phone again? Eh, I've only been using it for a couple of days so I'm not too sure just yet. Do I regret buying this phone? Not yet. Hopefully this thing isn't a complete piece of junk... But there is no telling this early in owning it. I've read some other negative reviews and I am really hoping this phone doesn't start getting super buggy.
Ok... So it has been around 4-5 months since I have gotten the phone and now it is not taking a charge unless I turn it off to charge it and even then, the charging is happening in a relatively slow manner. Pretty crappy that this thing is not working the way it should be after so little time having it...
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I spent many hours online researching backpacks to take on an upcoming trip to Peru. I will be day packing and hiking and wanted my pack to be lightweight and yet fit all my belongings. I was very pleased by the size of the pack and so far it is fitting all my gear that I will need for a 24 hrs period. I also ordered the Camouflage Packable Handy Lightweight Travel Duffel Pack by Outlander to bring as any extra bag for purchases and to bring home. I will be bringing the backpack on the plane as my carry-on so may not use the fold up feature. However on future travel trips I know it will be handy to have a backback I can toss in with  the rest of my luggage. I will update my review once I use it in Peru.
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Only used for one trip so far, but my first impression after 2 weeks is that this is a pretty good backpack considering the moderate price, features and design.
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This bag is pretty good for the price point it is at. There is adequate shoulder, back, waist, and lumbar padding...plus there's a torso adjustment for those of us who are either shorter or taller than the average. There is enough room for one sleeping pad (or thin self-inflating pad), a lightweight sleeping bag, one or two water bottles, various different smaller desired gear for whichever type of adventure you're heading out on, and a few sets of clothes. There are places for trekking poles and the rain cover is adequate. The zippers and buckles are, well, okay but not the best features in this bag. I mean, they'll do and probably work out okay for the first trip or two but my plan is to order some replacement buckles which are higher quality and replace those before they fail on their own. The zippers are actually not that bad, they work perfectly and are the proper quality for this price point.
Overall, if you're just getting into hiking and not quite sure you want to jump all the way in on a much more expensive bag then this should work out just fine. If you plan on being tough on your gear and want to have it around for years to come then maybe spend the extra $100-$200 on something more substantial. I think that the average person just looking to get something to spend a few trips during a year or two before really deciding to get serious about more extensive hiking trips would be satisfied with this backpack...plus, the extra money you save on buying this bag you can put toward picking up some other gear especially if you're just starting out.
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I purchased this umbrella with intention for backpacking. I am fully aware it is not the lightest on the market but the price point was good considering I was not particularly sold on the umbrella phenomenon for backpacking. Unfortunately, on the first trip out the handle broke off of the main stem of the umbrella. It also obtained a small hole in the canopy. After the first trip, I am wishing that I had used the $20 toward a more quality piece of equipment. I will definitely continue using an umbrella for backpacking, just not this one.
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I've only used them sparingly since I received them. The fit seems to be good for general use. I will really test them out next month as I will be out of the country backpacking for two weeks. Will write about how well they hold up afterward.
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Columbia pants work well for me. These are a great addition to what I already own for hiking.
I wore then to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu in October. Because I wore pants and insect spray, I had
NO problem with insect bites in Peru, while others in our group suffered. These pants helped protect me.