REI Great Star

Great Star
Reviewed by Jason, Apr 02, 2005

"I bought this pack around '95 and have used it on various trips since then, carrying as much as 60lbs. This is the only pack I've ever owned so I don't have much to compare it to, but it is an OK pack. Like many others, one of the reasons I bought this pack is because it was cheap."

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Reviewed by LW, Nov 23, 2004

"I love my pack. I can fit everything I could ever want in it, and it’s the most comfortable pack I have ever had."

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Reviewed by Damek, Jul 17, 2004

"I hiked with this pack from the Colombia Gorge on the Oregon/Washington border to the southern side of Mt. Hood. Overall the pack served me well. The size was excellent and things were easily accessible. The only complaint I have towards it is that the waist strap could not cinch down on my 36" waist the way I wanted it to."

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Reviewed by Ellis, May 30, 2000

"Great pack for the price. Plenty of room for the long trips. It treated me well for seven rainy days in the Catskills and multiple other trips. It may be an overkill for weekend trips. Plenty of adjustment straps to customize the fit. The one complaint concerns the size of the hip belt. It doesn't cinch down to fit my 32" waist too well."

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Reviewed by Dick Godfrey, Nov 20, 1999

"I recently carried the Great Star on a 17-day trip on Colorado's Continental Divide Trail (CDT). The pack performed well, and was plenty big for any sensible hiker.

The quality of the pack is excellent, it has the features of packs costing $100 more."

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Reviewed by Scott Rozell, Aug 30, 1999

"In a nutshell, this pack is a cheap imitation of a standard pack. It's massive but its limitations outweigh its functionality.

Some negative features: 1) Bottom lash strap covers the water bottle holder; 2) The plastic on the hipbelt is worthless and can affect legs if hiking steep terrain; 3) Extension from lumbar area seems too great, so load doesn't feel stable; 4) made in 3rd world."

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Reviewed by J, Apr 27, 1999

"I got this backpack at an anniversary sale for a great price! this monster pack fit even a small lad like myself. the lack of a sleeping bag compartment was not a problem for me as i use a stuff sack. i love the lack of frills...simplicity is what hiking is all about!"

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Reviewed by Shannon Sheldon, Jul 25, 1998

"This is a great backpack for the price. The straps are completely adjustable to match different torsos and the feel with heavy loads is comparable to more expensive packs. I took it for a long weekend and had plenty of room to carry the extra gear my family wanted to bring."

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Reviewed by vkourouy@..., May 05, 1997

"This pack is incredible. it has a great suspension system and plenty of adjustments for a great fit and a stable pack. i have a long torso and it fits me fine. my load lifters are more than the suggested 20 degrees high. the adjustments can fit any tall person."

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