EMS 3000

3000
Reviewed by Ben Mottinger, May 06, 2002

"I have used this pack many years and it has treated me fairly well. It does well with heavy loads even with a skimpy hip belt, but personally, I like a thinner hip belt. The top-loading design is good with a large top pocket.

My complaints about the pack are the mesh "water bottle" pockets on the side."

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3000
Reviewed by Paul Worcester, Aug 25, 2000

"OK Marcie Madsen. . . no gal, a guy who bought this pack on a recommendation and has loved it. A comfortable, easy to fit pack with great versatility. I've added pockets, bags, water bladders, etc, and this always feels comfortable without being a hinderance in the woods, or up steep alpine inclines."

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3000 (2000)
Reviewed by Matt, Apr 17, 2000

"Well, it seems EMS has done it again. The y2k EMS 3000 pack is everything an internal frame can be of that size. It has two aluminum staves covered with a high-density polyethelyne (HDPE) framesheet [which all equates to the weight being focused in on the waist in the appropriate ratio]."

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3000
Reviewed by Ben Mottinger, Mar 20, 2000

"I use this pack for overnights, short backpacking trips, and climbing. I was able to fit enough gear for a two night trip of camping at the base of Snowmass (in the summer). Also, I fit climbing gear, tent, sleeping bag, etc. for a technical climb on Long's Peak in October."

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3000
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jun 10, 1996

"I found this pack very comfortable because of the contoured straps and the removeable stiffener.

I'm a 40-something women and have been looking for a good overnighter. This pack also has three optional external packs that attach very easily and increase your capacity by about 600 cu in.

Come on gals... Let's hear from you"

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