User Review: REI Lookout Pack

REI Lookout Pack
Above: The current Lookout Pack, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 17, 2005 by pacemaker

Rating:
Design: Front-loading, internal frame
Size: 2700 cubic inches
Number of Pockets: 6
Max. Load Carried: 28-29 pounds
Height of Owner: 6 foot
Price Paid: $60 on sale

I just purchased my REI Lookout daypack during the REI Labor Day Sale Event. I purchased the large pack which is 2700 cubic inch and a great light weight pack at approx. 3 pounds. I used the pack on a two-day 15 mile hike on the AT in Georgia starting at Unicoi Gap.

What a great pack. It really makes a great pack for light summer backpacking. It is hydration compatible with drinking tube ports on the left and right side of the pack. It held my 2-liter hydration bladder, sleeping bag, food, snacks, maps, rain gear, etc., (total approx. 28 pounds) and carried the load superbly. The side mesh pockets are extra large and the pack has full length zippered pockets on either side of the pack for easy access to rain gear or maps.

Two other really neat things about this pack are the zippered pocket and mesh pocket both on the hip belt. I used these pockets for items such as a small knite, compass, sunscreen, lighter and headlamp. This is a great daypack.