Pack your hiking life into Explore 85+20!Most functional backpack for begainner and serious hiker.

THANKS FOR BOA'S REVIEW ON NOV.8,2016

I have to admit, that I was a little leary of not knowing who or what Terra Peak brand was about. I got this pack, after an exhaustive search and research for what I want in a pack. I was looking for a large(er) capacity, but still keep the pack light. Hit the trail this last weekend...4000 ft of elevation gain with a total pack weight of 32 lbs. This pack performed beautifully. I am impressed with how everything I need sits in the pack. I really like the belt tightening mechanism...really nice and easy to adjust. The pack sat great on my back going both up and down the mountain. So far, I'd definitely recommend this pack. Looking forward to more trips in the near future with it.

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Excellent bag for the price---review from S. Tanner on Oct.21,2016

Thanks for  S.Tanner's positive review for Explore 85

So let me say I looked around for a bag to fit my sleeping bag after I found that my 65 L bag would not hold my warm weather sleeping bag. My friend bought the Osprey Aether 85L which runs about $300 and a lot of my comparison will be done with that bag in mind.
Pros
Quality materials
Sturdy straps, handles and even zipper dangles
Tons of space
Adjustable to torso height
Comes with rain cover
Side pockets
Water bladder storage area and tube access
Sturdy hip belt
Light weight, (most of the pack weight comes from the hip belt and aluminum back stays)

Comes with all the normal expected parts for a bag with this purpose.
Seperate compartment with zipper separation for a sleeping bag
Mesh side pockets
Bag compression straps

Cons
No seperate pocket for rain cover (it is in top compartment) see image
Top compartment does not remove for a day pack
No hip belt pockets
Honestly can't think of any more Cons
And these are so minimal that at this price I don't mind.
Honestly pleased with the bag and my overly large military issue sleeping bag fits as I desired

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Pack your hiking life into Explore 85+20!Most functional backpack for begainner and serious hiker.

THANKS FOR BOA'S REVIEW ON NOV.8,2016

I have to admit, that I was a little leary of not knowing who or what Terra Peak brand was about. I got this pack, after an exhaustive search and research for what I want in a pack. I was looking for a large(er) capacity, but still keep the pack light. Hit the trail this last weekend...4000 ft of elevation gain with a total pack weight of 32 lbs. This pack performed beautifully. I am impressed with how everything I need sits in the pack. I really like the belt tightening mechanism...really nice and easy to adjust. The pack sat great on my back going both up and down the mountain. So far, I'd definitely recommend this pack. Looking forward to more trips in the near future with it.

More details: goo.gl/a0AUxs