 This lightweight pack is full of surprises. Designed to handle the toughest of day hikes, it weighs in at just under two pounds (by my scale) and well worth the inexpensive price tag.
This is one of those products that I love to review and showcase here at Hiking Forward. This pack proves you don't need to spend a small fortune to be in the wilderness and enjoy nature. This pack is full of value and features. Side zipper pockets offer a location for your favorite water bottles or gear if you choose to use a bladder in the self contained inner bladder compartment. The packs top flap is full of other zipper compartments to organize your most important gear so that it is easy to find when you need it. There is nothing worse then having all of those critical items intermixed in this compartment. When you need your knife, first aid kit or headlamp you want to be able to lay your hands on it and quickly. This pack offers that organization that you need and desire. The lightweight waist and shoulder straps are non-nonsense and offer a mesh backing to lessen the nasty effects of a wet back on your hike. At this price point most packs wouldn't even offer any protection from this most uncomfortable situation. The two features that I enjoy the most about this pack are the vertical zippers that open up for two large pockets that offer storage for large items you need quickly or don't want intermingled with your softer more delicate gear that will live in the main compartment of the pack. I used these pockets for a flashlight, trowel and food during a few test hikes. The other item I love about this pack is the center pack reinforced handle. It's the first thing I noticed on the pack when it arrived. Call me silly but the more ways I can grab the pack the better. The handle turns the pack in an instant from a backpack that normally you have to grab by the straps to a duffle. I now feel like the handle makes this bag into two bags and widens its potential uses. Hate spending a lot on gear? In need of a pack for day hike? Looking for a versatile pack for everyday use? You won't be sorry with this great lightweight pack from Outdoor Products. For more information about this pack visit: http://outdoorproducts.com/arrowhead/ Keep Hiking Forward! Scott
4 Comments
Cherry Shary
8/9/2015 04:57:30 pm
The pack is worth trying. But I like hiking, and I always choose the hard material, such www.smatree.com. the bag is waterproof and large volume.
Joshua McIntire
1/5/2016 09:04:08 am
Bought an older version of this in 2010 for a hiking trip in Wyoming, not expecting much since it was so cheap and a walmart pack. I still have it today and this thing is as tough as they come! I've had it loaded for week long canoe trips, it's with me for every hike in the woods, and goes out every hunting season. The only gripe I have with it, and it's a very minimal one is, I haven't figured out how to attach a camp axe to it comfortably. Space wise, for my style, it has more than enough room for all but a full on expedition. A must try day hike backpack. Thank you for the review. It is a big help. When searching for the right backpack not just for multi-day hikes but for every need, you always need to go for comfort, security, durability, and practicality.This article will give you tips on how to choose the perfect multi-day hiking backpack for your needs. Just check th link https://outdoorislife.com/5-tips-buying-backpack-multi-day-hikes/ . Thank you
James M
5/27/2022 10:29:56 am
I bought this pack at the last minute at Walmart for a two week trip to Uganda. I didn't really expect it to survive in tact, but since then it's been with me on a week long trip rafting the grand canyon, a two week winter trip above the arctic circle in sweden, a ski trip to Zermatt, and numerous other trips. It's so light and was so inexpensive that I'm always expecting it to tear out blow a seam, but so l far its been pretty indestructible. It's my go to outdoor pack, and it has enough room that i can pack everything for several weeks with no other bag and still take it as a carry on to the plane. One note: I've never checked it, so I don't know how it would do with airline baggage handling. That can be pretty rough. Leave a Reply. |
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