Camp Trails Catskill

Men's Catskill
Reviewed by Jason Schaeffer, Jul 31, 2009

"Bought this pack while I was in the Marine Corps. . . It was 100 times better than the standard issue Marine Corps backpack (A. L. I. C. E. pack) at the time but that's not saying much at all.

However, I used it as my suitcase when returning home on leave."

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Catskill
Reviewed by S Koby, Feb 26, 2003

"I used this backpack for eight years. Has a nice cubic inch capacity and the suspension is comfortable. I think the sleeping bag compartment is too small and I always had to fight to get even a summer bag into it. The sleeping bag compartment zipper was linear instead of half moon shape and seemed to be worthless."

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Catskill
Reviewed by Mike Peddle, Jan 28, 2002

"I bought my Catskill a few years ago when I was going to be backpacking around Europe. At the time all I knew was that I wanted the maximum capacity I could find. . . now that I have put a few miles under it and gained much more experience with backpacking I know what I need in a pack."

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Catskill
Reviewed by Chris DeFranco, Mar 10, 1999

"The Camp Trails Catskill is the best backpack I have ever owned by far! I used to work at a backpacking and camping store in Knoxville, TN, (Outdoor Outfitters) for several years and have had a chance to see and use just about every type and brand of pack on the market."

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Catskill
Reviewed by Jed, Jan 11, 1999

"I bought this pack about eight years ago for use with the Boy Scouts simply because of the price. I am still amazed with it. It has served me well on numerous overnight trips as well as more than a few multi-day expeditions. So far nothing has broken or ripped, despite many years of torment."

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Catskill
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 07, 1999

"Having previously had poor experience with the Camp Trails Rainier, I was hesitant to buy this pack. However, it proved to be a valuable investment. I hiked over 250 miles with it, and It withstood all conditions. The only thing I dislike about the pack, was the construction of the hood."

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Catskill (Large)
Reviewed by Dave Paulson, Aug 12, 1998

"Having bought this backpack over 10 year ago, I can now say that it been worth every penny. Three 50-milers and overnighters more than I can remember and no problems. It has held up even being lent out to a 17-year-old scout for summer camp. I wish mine had the features of the latest model with water bottles on the side. A good pack for the $$$"

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Catskill
Reviewed by Howard Harter, Apr 19, 1998

"This has been a wonderfull pack for me. I have more than 400 miles under these shoulder straps. I did experience one of the shoulder stabilizer straps tore on me during a week-long trek, this was easily fixed on the trail. After ten years of sweat being trapped in the shoulder pads they dried up and cracked."

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Catskill
Reviewed by Charles Leduc, Mar 31, 1998

"It was when I knew about nothing about packs. I bought a Camp Trails Catskill that had, like almost every pack, a warranty on it.

This pack was very confortable, and its two compartments and many pockets made it very useful. I was very impressed by the quality of this inexpensive pack."

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Catskill (90)
Reviewed by Robert Hayes, Jun 10, 1997

"I bought this pack when I didn't know anything about packs, and feel I paid too much for it. It has proven to be a good pack though and has gone with me through north america, africa and south america.

The long pockets on either side of it allow storage of fuel bottles and water."

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Catskill
Reviewed by Mike Sutton, May 10, 1997

"Very comfortable pack. It has two internal compartments with a drawstring to make one, five exterior pockets for the very disorganized person. Good price for a nice, reliable pack. Nice color, too."

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Catskill
Reviewed by JOHN WILLIAMS@..., Apr 24, 1997

"WITH THIS PACK, I WAS TRULY AMAZED! I WAS LOOKING FOR A PACK FOR MY WIFE BUT NOTHING TOO EXPENSIVE BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T GO WITH ME THAT OFTEN.

WE LOOKED AT MANY PACKS BUT SHE LIKED THE COLOR OF THE "CATSKILL"! WELL WE TOOK IT OUT FOR THE TRIAL RUN AND I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT BECAUSE IT WAS SO INEXPENSIVE FOR A PACK."

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