Top critical review
3.0 out of 5 starsReasonable backpack, useless whistle
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
Overall this looks a nice backpack but there are a few drawbacks.
1. Firstly the whistle is a gimmick, I was expecting a proper whistle to be attached to the backpack, what you get in reality is a small hole drilled into the side of one of the backpack clips. Most of the time it doesn't work. If you're serious about safety and alerting someone in an emergency then don't rely on this whistle, buy a proper whistle instead.
2. The pictures make it look like you can easily slide a phone into the waist side compartments for easy access. The reality is that the compartments are too far behind and you have to stretch round and twist your body to open and close this compartment. It is very fiddly to put anything in these compartments when wearing the backpack. If you're looking for an easy access compartment whilst on the go then this isn't for you. I found it easier to store small items in my own pockets.
3. With the hydration pack in place there is very little room left for anything else. I need something to pack snacks and other small items but there is very little room for this.
4. The straps are way too long and you're left with a lot of strap dangling around when hiking which I couldn't really tuck away.
What do I like about the backpack?
1. The hydration pack works and I had no trouble drinking water from the tube whilst on the go.
2. Backpack has chest and waist straps so it is kept nice and snug to the body and doesn't rock around or slip off the shoulder when hiking.
3. Although it is smaller than I expected the compact size makes carrying it a breeze.
So overall it is a reasonable backpack for the money but if I had a second chance I'd buy something else. I'll give it 3 stars.
