Its built on the Bass Pro Shops high-performance carbon composite frame, with a double-anodized aluminum spool
We looked at hip belt pockets, side pockets for water bottles, top pockets for phones and snacks, and whether there was an additional compartment for the water bladder
in Size: 25 x 13 x 8 inches | 63.5 x 33 x 20.5 cm Materials: 420 denier ripstop nylon and YKK zippers Comparison: Over the Womens REI Trail 40, you get a beefier shoulder strap and waist belt system with the REI Flash 45 Womens , 5 additional liters, and tougher material (420D nylon instead of the 210D nylon used on the Trail 40) (Click here to return to the table of contents) The Osprey Fairview 40 Great All Around Womens Backpack The well-reviewed and lady friendly version of the Osprey Farpoint 40 Best for: Mostly urban travel with the occasional jaunt beyond city limits
Tester Ian Atkinson loved his time on trail with the V2, tackling desert brush and high alpine excursions
The longish back panel and adjustable sternum strap make this pack easy to fit long or short torsos, and two stretchy side pockets are large enough for carrying a water bottle or two if you want to ditch the reservoir during the week