Shasta 55L

Managed to fit a week's worth of gear plus my camera kit for a train-and-hike loop, and the U-zip opening made digging out my rain shell mid-transfer way easier than I expected. It's noticeably lighter on my shoulders than my old frame pack, even fully loaded. Felt solid hopping between platforms an

Took this on a two-week trip that involved a train, a couple of flights, and some trail days—the weight really makes a difference when you're hauling it through terminals. The U-zip made it easy to grab my jacket without unpacking everything on top, which saved my sanity more than once. It's surpris

Took the Shasta 55L on a weekend trail trip, and the internal frame kept the weight feeling balanced even on steep climbs. It's noticeably lighter than my old pack, which made a real difference after a few hours.