User Review: Mountainsmith Day

Mountainsmith Day
Above: The current Day, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Design: top load
Size: 1500+
Number of Pockets: 4+
Max. Load Carried: 15lbs
Height of Owner: 5'9"
Price Paid: $60 on sale

I have mixed feelings about the cavernous hip pack. I purchased this specifically for summiting on Colorado's peaks when I needed to hike in--the removable lid on my back pack wasn't large enough. In this application, it will almost carry rain jacket, fleece, gloves, hat, tp, food, and water, it is not comfortable or close to the body when scrambling. When FULLY loaded, it is a bit too tall to cling to your lower back, even after adjusting the straps. It is a bit too tall for a hip belt pack. It does not stay close to the body with movement. It is not only hopeless but stupid to try to carry an ice axe sideways on the top of this pack. In a day long application this thing is not my idea of a pack. It is great for shorter hikes with fair weather loads, touring through city streets, school and many other applications. Construction and features are excellent. Haven't had the comfort problems others have noted regarding the unpadded hipbelt.

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Buy Online We found the Day at 4 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

CampSaver.com
Mountainsmith Day Lumbar Pack$63.20Buy Now

GearX.com
Day Pack Closeout$49.97Buy Now

RockCreek
Recycled Day Pack$78.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Day Lumbar Pack$64.95Buy Now

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