REI Mars Pack

REI Mars Pack

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Mars Pack is an internal frame backpack made by REI. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From REI:
"Fall Sale through 10/14/07 - Behind mesh pockets both sides feature zippered accessory pockets that are sized to fit gloves, hat, energy gels and more. Concave head pod at the top of pack gives your head freedom of movement--no more staring at the ground. Dual access to pack: top loading plus a horseshoe-zipper front panel opening, like a duffel, gives complete view of contents. Durable molded foam backpanel has channels for air circulation, increasing ventilation to keep your back cool and dry. EVA Soft Edge shoulder straps move seams away from you body with cushioned edges for non-binding comfort on and off the trail. External mesh side pockets hold water bottles, energy bars and other essentials you want close at hand. Front panel features an oversized zippered pocket protected with a waterproof zipper for storing often-used gear. Hydration-compatible design features an internal reservoir sleeve and dual exit ports for drinking tube. Internal sleeping-bag compartment is created by a zippered divider, separating it from gear and clothes in the main compartment. Pre-curved waistbelt with a Delrin hoop is designed to cradle hip bones for a more natural fit and distribution of pack weight without sagging. Removable top lid pocket lets you stash some essentials to bring into tent, so pack can stay outside or in vestibule. Utilizing four buckles, the pack's streamlined compression system lets you cinch and strap down loads for jostle-free carrying. V-pull waistbelt allows you to use a natural forward pulling motion for quick, easy cinching and precise adjustment. With a new ''rip-and-stick'' torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides on pack's frame to fit torsos of varying lengths. With two loading options and an ultra-adjustable suspension, the updated REI Mars handles extended backpacking in any season--on any planet! Zippered pocket under lid stores maps and keys, spare batteries and other small essentials. 35-622"

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Mars Pack
Reviewed by STW, Oct 24, 2007

"I used this pack for the first time this summer for a week-long backpacking trip in the Wind Rivers of Wyoming. It worked very well for me. My fully-loaded weight at the trailhead was 55 lbs. I had some room to spare. There are certainly more sophisticated pack designs out there; but this pack is reasonably light, combines a nice set of features at a great price."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Mars Pack
Reviewed by Jonathan B., Aug 15, 2007

"I absolutely love this pack. Granted, I have only been renting packs before this one, so having it fit me well is a big step up. I’ve used it quite a while now and with the longest trip being 3 days the volume is more than enough for me. The hip belt fits and holds well and the load, if packed properly, rides like a dream."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Mars Pack
Reviewed by Daniel Smith, Jun 22, 2007

"Overall the pack work very well. I did encounter some design flaws though. The brain doesn't have front straps; it connects diagonally and this is very impractical. The brain doesn't become a day pack if you detach it. I also noticed the "sleeping bag" compartment couldn't even fit a winter sized bag."

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