Maelstrom Hiking Backpack,Camping Backpack,40L Waterproof Hiking Daypack with Rain Cover,Lightweight Travel Backpack,Blue

Initial thoughts. I got a blue one because it reminds me of the sky...the same sky I will be hiking under while wearing this pack.Another thought is that it has a lot of zippers and pockets , and those areusually needed on these things , so that's a plus.Overall I am satisfied. Not in the way that one is satisfied after a great dinner , but in the way that you get when that food shows up and you've been patiently waiting.

What is amazing is the day pack feels Lighter when it is on and filled - than when I lift it alone by hand !Likely due to well thought out and tested fit. Great start !Many good features for the price - especially when compared to competitors that cost $100 more !Description is not clear or comprehensive, so let me try to add something useful --Has Hip belt with (slightly too small pockets).All straps are nicely adjustable.I need shoulder-strap-pockets - but will have to get add-ons from another manufacturer.Has pocket for Hydration which can also be used for a Laptop. I was hoping for 2 separate pockets for water and laptop - but for the price - I'll live with it.Several other pockets internally.One can be used for quickly needed or valuable stuff - but its too small to handle a large wallet and much else.Good zippers.Has a separate water proof bag for wet clothes. Bag is not attached so it can be put in either large main gear pouches.Obligatory Whistle works - but is anemic & doesn't work if you blow too hard.Recommended.

It seems like a good backpack I’ll update more in a couple of weeks after I use it more. But it is exactly what I asked for. It fits well. It’s good for everyday use and maybe a day hike. Nothing more than that. It should be good as a carry on but you’ll have to check in with your local airline. Overall for now I like it. Will update :)

Brought the 40L pack as my only luggage on a week long camping trip to Kauai, it worked great and I used it as a carry-on bag for my flight. I had it completely full and it was still comfortable to carry for hours at a time (got up to about 25 lbs). The straps on the bottom were able to extend enough to carry my sleeping bag and I used the load straps on the upper part of the bag to hold a blanket and hoodie for easy access. The side pockets fit my 32 oz Nalgene.My only issue is that the smaller zipper pocket had a broken zipper by the last day of my trip. I overstuffed the large compartment and it was totally fine, but the small compartment which literally just held my toothbrush, tooth paste, bar of soap, and wash cloth had a busted zipper. The zippers not totally unusable, it can still be tracked back and forth to make the compartment appear properly zipped but it just falls back open after a minute. I intentionally put less important items in the smaller compartment since I read other reviews with similar issues, but it was still a bit annoying.

this backpack is very thick, with great built quality, very good size and fits a lot of stuff with ease, easy to carry for hiking.

Awesome backpack, lightweight, easy to use, color is true to picture, it comes with a rain cover even though the material seems waterproof itself.

Great hiking packing with a sizeable amount of space. We've used this backpack on about 6 hikes now and it has been super comfortable. The straps make the load feel much lighter than you'd expect since it distributes the weight. Don't see any tears as of now even after over stuffing it 2 times. The water bag is good for what's included but is a little difficult to clean and dry because of the shape. Would be nice if they had a easy to drain cap at the bottom.

This is a really good backpack. I’m a big guy and it is very comfortable. The chest and waist straps hit on the exact right place. Easy to wear and super light. Holds a bunch of stuff without being bulky