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    REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's

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    The REI Crestrail 48 pack balances comfort with performance and durability for blissful overnight or weekend trips. It incorporates the latest in light, compact design, materials and components.

    • Sculpted FreeFlow back panel has multiple peaks and valleys to reduce sweaty contact areas and allow warm vapor to escape; soft foam conforms to your back for a stable fit
    • ActivMotion® hipbelt pivots to follow the natural motion of your hips, helping keep the pack balanced and stable on your back when hiking on uneven terrain
    • Hipbelt webbing tightens with a forward pull for easy adjustment; 2 zippered pockets provide handy access to snacks
    • Tubular aluminum perimeter frame is lighter than HDPE/stay frame sheets; it transfers weight to your hips and stabilizes the pack, helping prevent unwanted side-to-side sway
    • Top-loading main compartment also features a large zippered opening to the bottom for easy access
    • Large front pocket with double-zipper access, stretch stash pocket and lightweight lash points provide storage and organization for often-used gear and clothing
    • Side bottle-locking pockets secure bottles or other items, helping prevent them from falling out when bushwacking or taking your pack off
    • Quick Clip ice axe attachments are strategically positioned to avoid interference with pockets and access zippers
    • Over-the-top and dual side compression straps pull the load close to your back, minimize bulk and provide external attachment points for gear
    • Floating top lid extends, allowing the pack to handle large loads
    • Ripstop nylon fabric resists abrasion and tears; Durable Water Resistant finish repels moisture
    • Water-repellent zippers help keep your contents dry and eliminate the need for fabric zipper flaps
    • The REI Crestrail 48 pack features a hydration-ready design that allows your reservoir's drink tube to be routed over either shoulder (hydration reservoir sold separately)

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    REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's Specs
    Specification
    ML
    Best use
    Backpacking Backpacking
    Internal Internal
    Lightweight backpack Lightweight backpack
    No No
    48 liters51 liters
    2,929 cubic inches3,112 cubic inches
    3 lbs. 13 oz. 3 lbs. 15 oz.
    1.73 kilograms1.79 kilograms
    Yes Yes
    18 - 20 inches19 - 21 inches
    30 - 42 inches32 - 44 inches
    Ripstop nylon Ripstop nylon
    Aluminum Aluminum
    1 peripheral hoop 1 peripheral hoop
    No No
    Top Top
    Top / front / bottom Top / front / bottom
    8 + main compartment 8 + main compartment
    No No
    No No
    Men's Men's
    Frame type
    Backpack style
    Ultralight
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Weight
    Weight - metric
    Adjustable torso
    Fits torso
    Fits waist/hips
    Material(s)
    Frame material
    Number of stays
    Suspended mesh back panel
    Pack loading
    Pack access
    Number of exterior pockets
    Sleeping bag compartment
    Raincover included
    Gender

    REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's Customer Reviews

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    REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's
     
    4.8

    (based on 11 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (11)
    • Good padding (11)
    • Highly adjustable (11)
    • Easy to load (10)
    • Lightweight (7)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking (11)
      • Hiking (9)
      • Day trip (6)
      • Travel (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (5)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (8)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great quality, comfort and value

      By ccthomas

      from Northern Virginia

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Large capacity
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking
        • Trekking

        Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

        I went to an REI store, tried a bunch of packs on, and found the Crestrail fit better and felt a lot more comfortable. I've never regretted my choice. The pack is great -- comfortable on the trail and plenty of room for what I need to carry. It would be a wonderful trekking pack.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome High Quality Pack and Carry On!

        By Phamtastic

        from Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Good padding
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Carry on
          • Day trip
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

          I used this pack for my travels in Southeast and East Asia. I heeded the advice of many travelers to pack light, and I had more than enough room before I set off for my trip (I was even able to fit in a small daypack). The best thing about this pack was that it was suitable for carry on, and so having to not worry about checked baggage made air travel that much easier.

          This pack has plenty of straps to cinch the bag down to make it compact for those who use the entire volume. As other reviewers have stated, I can see why it would be difficult to take out a water bottle from either of the pockets with the pack on-you'd definitely need to take the pack off to grab your water bottle or have someone help get it for you.

          While traveling, the pack was very comfortable and felt very light once the hip belts and shoulder straps were adjusted. Honestly, I am very happy with the size of this pack since I didn't feel too invasive while boarding the crowded subways in some of the Asian countries I travelled to.

          All in all, this is a high quality pack from REI and I can see many future trips using this pack. I find it perfect for those traveling light for an extensive period and with perhaps enough room to fit in souvenirs.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Outstanding pack, outstanding value

          By ccthomas

          from Northern Virginia

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good padding
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking
            • Trekking

            Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

            I went to REI intending to purchase an Osprey backpack. My sons have them, and they are fine products. But to my surprise, I found the Crestrail 48 fit me better and was more comfortable than comparable Osprey packs. So I bought the Crestrail and have been very happy with it. So far I've used it only for weekend trips, but this summer I will be using it on a weeklong trip -- cannot wait!

            The Crestrail is very solid feeling and extremely comfortable on the trail. I have not yet tried to use it for one bag carry on air travel, but I think it would fit within the size limits as long as it is not overpacked.

            My only suggestion is to offer it in one or two other colors. I don't love the color, but obviously that is a very minor issue.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Used As Carry On for Travel

            By Jephrey the Wanderer

            from 29 Palms, CA

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good padding
            • Highly Adjustable

            Cons

            • none so far

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Carry on bag
            • Day trip
            • Hiking
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

            After travelling Europe for 3 months using a massive 82L (5000+ cu in) backpack, I decided that I needed to drastically downsize! I also wanted something that I could carry on a plane so I wouldn't have to check it and worry about losing it. Which happened with my departure to Europe. The bag showed up, but I didn't have it for almost 3 days. Thankfully I had my REI Flash 18 with me.

            This pack is not advertised as a carry on, but it looked to be about the right size. And, if it's not overstuffed, it perfectly fits in the overhead bin. The straps made it easy to compress into a well shaped piece of 'luggage'. I reverse snapped the waist belt around the bag to give it a more compact feel.

            It is super lightweight, highly adjustable, and easy to load and get to items inside. I used the water reservoir pocket for my laptop and it fit perfectly. The padding and ventilation is superb for distance usage. I easily packed it for a month long trip around the states.

            I didn't have an issue using the water bottle pockets while the pack was on. But, I was using a regular water bottle that you can buy already filled with water and not one of the larger sized ones. It has left and right exits for your water hose and you can buy a hose clip to fit on the strap that keeps it in place. The waist belt has pockets as well. Which are extremely useful. I usually carry my small point & shoot camera in one and chapstick, coin, and other items in the other.

            Overall, this backpack exceeded my expectations and am extremely happy not to be travelling with such a huge pack anymore!

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            excellent pack

            By High uintas trekker

            from Salt lake city Utah

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

              this pack has been amazing I have had it 2 years now I had originally went with the mars 80 but didnt want the weight and the bulk so I was looking for a pack in between an 80 l and a 50 l the moment I had put it on in the store I knew we would have many comfortable trips together and that we have. highly recommended this pack to any multi day adventurer 10 days is max on this pack has supported 45 pounds very comfortably have been using in the high uintas of utah. an And has seen many weather conditions elev of 10,000 to 13,528

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Love it

              By justtito

              from Richmond, VA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large capacity
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

                Love this pack. I use it for 3-4 day trips on various sections of the AT and have even used it for 4-5 day travel trips. It's very comfortable and light, i can fully load it and be around 35lbs hiking on multi-day trips on the AT. I also remove the belt and use it for extended trips while traveling. It fits easily into the overhead compartments in the larger planes. I use compression and other storage sacks to organize all my clothes/equipment. My only complaint is the bottle pockets are hard to get into while the pack is on my back like another reviewer stated, I have to have someone else hand it to me or I must remove the pack. Its not a huge deal since I normally just drink water on a sitting break, I suspect more flexible human beings might find it easier. I'm 5-9 and 175.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great Pack at a Great Price

                By jonlee107

                from Baltimore, MD

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Good padding
                • Highly Adjustable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

                  Tried in store and instantly fell in love with it. Ended up purchasing online with new member discount. Great bag for the price and the REI brand really is just as good as any name brand item. It was way better than a previous bag (Orizaba 3900) that I had purchased and returned.

                  There are a good number of pockets for storage and easy access. There is a good amount of padding and easily adjustable to fit your size. Able to store a lot of items in it and does not feel overwhelming. Quality material and water resistant. Used once for an overnight backpack in WV/VA and it rained for an entire day and all of my stuff stayed dry.

                  Nice touch with the hip belt pockets although they could be brought a little closer to the front. Nice side pockets for storing bottles and it also has hydration pack compatibility.

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Delivery was super fast. No issues there.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Great pack

                  By troymonty

                  from Seattle, WA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy To Load
                  • Good padding
                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking

                    Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

                    Use this pack for a two-day-hike in mt. rainier. Great performance

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Good multi-day pack

                    By JDH1974

                    from Fresno, CA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy To Load
                    • Good padding
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Large capacity

                    Cons

                    • Bottle pockets difficult

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking

                    Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

                    This pack was a great pack. Plenty of room for a multi-day hiking trip I just took. Very comfortable, and a very good fit (I'm 5'11", 170lbs). When sinched down, the pack snugged up and stayed in place. It was comfortable to carry and easily adjustable. Nice to access from the top, bottom, and front.

                    My one complaint was I needed a partner to get my water bottles out of the side pockets and to put them back in. If I were alone, I would have to remove my pack to get the water bottle (maybe I just need more practice).

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great pack

                    By blaze0222

                    from Vancouver WA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy To Load
                    • Good padding
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Day trip
                      • Hiking

                      Comments about REI Crestrail 48 Pack - Men's:

                      I bought this pack in March 2012. I have used it on four day hikes. The bag has good stripes to cinch it down to a day pack size or expand for an over nighter. Highly adjustable, I have the med size and I am 506 150 lbs and it fits me perfect.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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