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More important than price, how does it fit/feel? Does it have accessible pockets for water bottles and other accessories? Attachment points? I’ve had very good luck with REI equipment but your boots and pack need to fit and feel good. Load it up with 15+/- lbs. and walk the store for an hour or so. Good luck, Buen Camino.
For its size, at 3+ lbs, that is a very heavy pack. Wonder how much it weighs with the cooler portion out? The way it is written up it sounds more like a pack you take for a picnic not something that you would wear day in day out on a trek. If you do get it, I'd wear it as you would have it loaded on your camino on several long walks. Good thing about REI; they have a very liberal return policy.
If you can get by with just 30 liter capacity the Trail 30 pack weighs only 2 lb 1.5 ounces.
REI Co-op Trail Hydro 30 L Hydration Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
For longer, thirstier day hikes, the men's REI Co-op Trail Hydro 30 L pack features a 3-liter reservoir and a Quickload pocket that makes it easy to load a full reservoir into a loaded pack.www.rei.com
Got the Trail 40 at half price on rei.com, which was a steal. Sadly, even the larger size was just too small for me (I took it to a local REI to be fitted).
Turns out I have a 22" torso, and the m/l topped out at 21". Ended up getting a Gregory Zulu 40, which is lighter and has better back ventilation, but is much more expensive.
In yet another sign that my planned Camino Frances next year is Meant To Be, one of the backpacks I’ve had my eye on for a while - the REI Trail 40 - was just deeply discounted to about half its original price. I think I first became aware of it while browsing threads here and it’s well reviewed (the first review on REI.com is actually from someone who used it in their Camino!), so I thought I’d share in case anyone else is looking for a new pack that might work for their own walk.
REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
Built for comfort, the REI Co-op Trail 40 pack holds plenty of gear for day hikes, overnights and travel. It gives you easy access to your stuff and has tons of handy organizer pockets.www.rei.com
(There is also a women’s version on sale for the same price.)
I’ve had great experiences with REI equipment in the past so I’m pretty sure I’m going to go with this ... but since I also like to explore my options thoroughly, I’m wondering if anyone here has any suggestions about similar packs to consider?
I saw that, and considered it - but since I will be travelling for a spell both before and after my Camino, I think I'd be more comfortable trading off a pound or so of weight for additional capacity. (Though given my increasing obsession with minimalist packing of late, maybe a 30L will serve my purposes just fine? Good thing I have a while to decide for sure ... and again, good thing REI has a liberal return policy!)
What you put (or don't put) in the pack is far more important than the pack itself.
If you like the panel loading aspect of the REI pack you might want to consider the Gossamer Gear Ranger 35, which weighs almost a pound less.
Ranger 35
The Ranger 35 is a versatile panel loader that is big enough for any adventure on or off the trail. A removable internal poly carbonate frame adds a new level of stability & comfort. The secure zippered opening opens wide & packs easily & large signature mesh pocket & side pockets are very...www.gossamergear.com
Love REI and their return policy is amazing.100% agree but unfortunately I don't live within several hundred miles of an REI store to try it out before buying - I've been interested in it based on features and online feedback (including the comments from @celinehenriette and @Vacajoe above - thanks!), along with the great price. From everything I've read, the bag ticks all the boxes for accessible pockets (including ones for water bottles and hip belt pockets) and attachment points for carabiners and trekking poles. But without being able to see how it feels on me I'm pretty much ordering it on faith that it will work. (And if it doesn't - that's where REI's excellent one year no-questions-asked return policy comes in!)
Got the Trail 40 at half price on rei.com, which was a steal. Sadly, even the larger size was just too small for me (I took it to a local REI to be fitted).
Turns out I have a 22" torso, and the m/l topped out at 21". Ended up getting a Gregory Zulu 40, which is lighter and has better back ventilation, but is much more expensive.
In yet another sign that my planned Camino Frances next year is Meant To Be, one of the backpacks I’ve had my eye on for a while - the REI Trail 40 - was just deeply discounted to about half its original price. I think I first became aware of it while browsing threads here and it’s well reviewed (the first review on REI.com is actually from someone who used it in their Camino!), so I thought I’d share in case anyone else is looking for a new pack that might work for their own walk.
REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
Built for comfort, the REI Co-op Trail 40 pack holds plenty of gear for day hikes, overnights and travel. It gives you easy access to your stuff and has tons of handy organizer pockets.www.rei.com
(There is also a women’s version on sale for the same price.)
I’ve had great experiences with REI equipment in the past so I’m pretty sure I’m going to go with this ... but since I also like to explore my options thoroughly, I’m wondering if anyone here has any suggestions about similar packs to consider?
Just finished the Portuguese from Tui to Santiago. I used a trail 40 from REI, and it was the perfect pack for the trip. The folks at REI sized me when I bought. The pack was comfortable and carried everything I needed. And it fit in the overhead bin on the plane.In yet another sign that my planned Camino Frances next year is Meant To Be, one of the backpacks I’ve had my eye on for a while - the REI Trail 40 - was just deeply discounted to about half its original price. I think I first became aware of it while browsing threads here and it’s well reviewed (the first review on REI.com is actually from someone who used it in their Camino!), so I thought I’d share in case anyone else is looking for a new pack that might work for their own walk.
REI Co-op Trail 40 Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
Built for comfort, the REI Co-op Trail 40 pack holds plenty of gear for day hikes, overnights and travel. It gives you easy access to your stuff and has tons of handy organizer pockets.www.rei.com
(There is also a women’s version on sale for the same price.)
I’ve had great experiences with REI equipment in the past so I’m pretty sure I’m going to go with this ... but since I also like to explore my options thoroughly, I’m wondering if anyone here has any suggestions about similar packs to consider?
Just finished the Portuguese from Tui to Santiago. I used a trail 40 from REI, and it was the perfect pack for the trip.
I checked out this pack at REI today, and it doesn't have load lifter straps, so I don't think that I would recommend it for the Camino.If you can get by with just 30 liter capacity the Trail 30 pack weighs only 2 lb 1.5 ounces.
REI Co-op Trail Hydro 30 L Hydration Pack - Men's | REI Co-op
For longer, thirstier day hikes, the men's REI Co-op Trail Hydro 30 L pack features a 3-liter reservoir and a Quickload pocket that makes it easy to load a full reservoir into a loaded pack.www.rei.com
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