22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I was looking for, August 10, 2009
This review is from: High Sierra Cirque 30 Pack (Apparel)
I was looking for a backpack that I can use for both day hikes and for backpacking (I pack light when i go backpacking!). This pack is extremely comfortable, and has the perfect amount of storage for carrying all my gear. It has a sternum strap (which has elastic so it doesn't constrict your breathing), and a waist strap. padding on all the straps, and the padding on the back of the pack itself, is plenty comfortable. There is a phone/mp3 player pouch on the left shoulder strap, and the top of the pack has a special thru-hole for use with a water bladder.
My only complaint is that the zippers are a bit tricky to use. The zippers seem pretty durable, but it can be a pain in the butt if you have to unzip and zip the pack frequently. I think other reviewers pointed this out too. It isn't a deal-breaker, it's just kind of annoying. There is a fabric strip that covers the zippers (like most backpacks have), and if you pull it away from the zipper before you try to unzip the pack, it is much easier.
As far as capacity is concerned, I am able to fit all my backpacking gear (sleeping back, tent, food, fishing gear, etc), my full-size camera tripod that collapses to 15", and two 1-quart bottles in the mesh side pockets.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Backpack, June 27, 2008
This review is from: High Sierra Cirque 30 Pack (Apparel)
I recently bought this backpack to use while cycling and must say the quality is quite high. It seems to be made of a high quality water resistant material that will likely last a long time. The straps on this bag are thick and the back of the bag is made of a rather stiff foam. The pack is also versed with every attachment option imaginable, but I find it has too many straps that can get quite annoying. Inside there are not many pockets, just the two main pouches each with a thin separator and a small zip pocket. Overall for the price, this is a great backpack to use for outdoor activities.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Day Pack /light backpacking back for a terriffic price, September 29, 2009
This review is from: High Sierra Cirque 30 Pack (Apparel)
I bought the black one and paid $49.95. What a bargain! I have paid much more money for much less pack. It's well made, comfortable, easy to organize and great for a grab and go hike. I wouldn't load 50 lbs of books in it and you can't use it for a four day backpack trip, but I have to carry a lot of water for my dog and this pack is a blessing. I have an arthritic shoulder and this pack gets the weight off of the painful spots and shifts it to the hip belt. I love it!
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