High Sierra Cirque Pack - 30 Liters - Special Buy

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

this pack is pretty decent for day use or brief overnight stays. the amount of storage isn't that great, but is to be expected for the size of the pack - afterall it is a daypack. it is very comfortable with weight, as comfortable as my full size excursion pack. the cell phone storage and hole for headphones is very convenient.
i agree with the other review, the zipper seems to be of poor design. however, in its defense, the zipper design helps keep moisture out. i've been in the soaking rain and my contents remained dry. the design doesn't boast this feature, but it held true twice. the zipper area is usually a weakness for moisture, but not with this sack.
if you can put up with the zipper that just doesn't open as easily as some others, it's a great day pack.

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

1. I use this pack to commute to work. I load it with clothes, food, and water bladder and it fits comfortably on my back! In addition, I use it to carry my computer which fits snug in the inside sleeve.

2. I also used it to travel and found that I can fit many things in it, like food, water, snorkling equipment, towels, and more...

Great overall pack.

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

Nice colour, size, good waist belt -- just needs a better functioning zipper

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

The pack is great and highly functional the zippers are just a little hard to handle. They either disappear below the side straps and are hard to find or get caught up in the rain flap. With a little patience and practice one can get the art of zipping this pack down pat. I am still very happy with the pack and would recommend it!

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

I have used this pack as my main day pack for a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro as well as numerous day hikes in and around the Shenandoah Valley, VA.

Pros: The waist strap on this bag is crucial; provides nice support for a day pack which allows you to really load this bag down for a long hike. The padding is also comfortable. There are a number of pockets and options for storing gear which is nice, but with the limited space (it is only designed as a day pack) there are limitations to what it can carry. I have fit rain gear, lunch, extra shoes and a camelbak in the pack and it fits pretty well. The media pouch is convenient for camera use too.

Cons: There are way too many straps on this bag. While it's nice to be able to customize your fit, some of the straps are too long and serve no other purpose than as opportunities to get snagged on trees/branches. While light, the ventilation when on your back is something to be desired. After a short period of hiking, my back heats up quickly; I've used packs with better ventilation before.

Overall though, the price was right and this is a solid pack for many outdoor uses. I'll continue to look to it as my primary day pack.

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

Pros: Spacious for the overall size and weight: I put my school books, laptop computer and jacket in there with no real difficulty. Relatively comfortable: Though it’s hard to fit a lot of heavy gear in it, the waist straps are nice for day hikes when your girlfriend doesn’t want to carry anything heavy. I really liked the little media pouch on the shoulder strap. When I was hiking at Rocky Mt. National Park, I didn’t miss any photo-ops by keeping my digital pocket camera in it.

Cons: The zippers are a bit tricky; they can get caught in the waterproof flaps. This only seems to be a problem when I want to open the bag quickly. It could be an issue if you have to get your bag checked everyday for work or school or whatever. The lack of pockets doesn’t bother me much but it can make organizing gear a little more challenging…not that you have much to organize; it’s a day pack.

Overall: I like this pack. I originally though it might be too small, but it’s a great sized day-pack or for an overnight hike in the warmer weather. I use it every day for books and things. Very adjust able and comfortable. I’m amazed that for the price, it has not sold out yet.

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

Great value for this pack!! Love it for my traveling

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

I use this backpack primary for school: Mainly 3 Ring Binders and Books. For the size of this daypack, I appreciate the outer pockets because they are just the right size for bottled water, cans of pop, etc. The design is excellent; this pack is comfortable on my back when absolutely full. At first I wondered if I should have purchased a larger backpack but now I realize that this is perfect for a day of classes.

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

This backpack has gone everywhere with me for two years. I used exclusively the sierra backpack for a 10-day trip to Costa Rica. I used it as my purse/daypack for a month-long hiking trip in Ecuador. I loaded it with medical texts, my computer and lunch every day for school. I highly recommend it and did so to my brother, who promptly "borrowed" it for his 6-month trip to brasil. Great excuse for me to buy a cleaner, prettier one. I did break the waist belt clasp and had to buy a unique, shiny replacement piece :) The no extra pockets is a real issue for people who like to find their pens etc quickly!

Comments about High Sierra Cirque 30 Daypack - Special Buy:

I was a little worried when I got the pack because a lot of the previous reviews had said the zippers were difficult. However, I really have had no problem with them. The pack is great. Its very comfortable and I use it to carry my MacBook Pro and a change of clothes every day on my bike to work. If there is a downside its that there are only the 2 main pockets. No smaller ones for things like keys, wallet, pens, pencils, etc. Otherwise its great. Also is very durable with heavy weight. I would definitely recommend this pack to a friend.