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Review on Outlander Packable Lightweight Backpack Daypack Outdoor Recreation by Charles Mathews

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Light, efficient, roomy, packs compactly and economical

I've been backpacking all my life. Now that I'm 61, I've invested a lot (and brought less) in light/ultralight gear over the last few years. I usually pack a backpack in my backpack for day trips from camp when we come to a place where we want to camp for a few days. The load has decreased significantly: from 50 pounds 5 years ago to 35 a year ago. This year I bought an Outlander backpack for a trip into the Sierra Nevada mountains and only carried 30 pounds on the trail. My heavier backpack would increase my weight and take up more space in my backpack. From our camp at 11,700 feet, the Outlander was perfect for hiking. I hardly felt the strain, and in the rarefied air that was critical. The ripstop material is obviously not the most durable material (or how can a backpack be that light?), so common sense will tell you to take it with you. Be careful when packing items with sharp edges that could pierce the material. It had my food and water for the day, extra clothes and a few miscellaneous items, and plenty of space. The side pockets were ideal for water bottles. I've used the pack twice since then, for a day hike in the Oregon Cascades and for a day in British Columbia Victoria, and it's held up very well. I am sure I will use it many times. Excursions where I usually carry my much heavier backpack. Overall, I'm very happy with the Outlander for its weight, trunk size, packed floor space, and compartments. The money was well spent.

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