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$REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women\'s$

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REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's

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The REI Traverse 30 pack carries a full day's worth of gear with a contoured fit that helps keep you comfy over miles of trails.

Women-specific fit features shoulder straps positioned close together and an anatomic shape through the bustline
Precurved shoulder straps and hipbelt match the human anatomy from day 1
Sculpted foam back panel features multiple ventilation channels that help keep your back cool while hiking
Panel-loading pack has a top zippered pocket for organizing small items, such as sunglasses, hat, gloves, ID and keys
Internal sleeve accommodates the hydration reservoir of your choice (sold separately)
2 side mesh pockets create convenient storage and on-the-go access to water bottles, sunscreen, snacks or small electronics
Large mesh front pocket holds extras, such as a jacket, hat and gloves; mesh hipbelt pockets provide storage for often-accessed essentials
Lightweight lash points allow additional gear to be strapped on front; side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
Sternum strap buckle doubles as a safety whistle; clip loop on front accommodates an LED blinker, and the Quick Clip bungee and tool loops secure an ice axe or trekking poles
Durable, recycled ripstop PET fabric is tough enough to endure the daily grind

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REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's

4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good padding (6)
Comfortable (5)
Easy to load (4)
Highly adjustable (4)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (6)
Day trip (4)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great pack for maternity and otherwise

By whatev2070

from Gettysburg, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I bought this pack last year and it was great for a day hike to Mt. Rainier as well as other day hikes closer to home. This year I was able to comfortably use it on an intensive day hike near Lehigh Water Gap. I was a bit worried that being 6-months pregnant it would not sit right, cause rubbing, or be generally uncomfortable. Fortunately, it worked out great! I was able to comfortably wear the hip belt above my stomach and it even worked to take weight off my shoulders and back! This is a great pack for both pregnant and non-pregnant women!

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Sep

2012

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Rugged Pack

By Eric - NH Outdoorsman

from New Hampshire

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She is almost 10 so being able to fit a small frame was key. She didn't want a "child" pack as she wanted the space to carry things and will be growing and would like to keep this for a while. I'm very pleased with the pack but she has not tried it yet so I didn't give it a 5 star. If it holds up as well as it looks like it will, I'd give it 5 stars.

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Sep

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Shoulder and Back Saver

By wildbluelife

from Las Vegas, NV

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I used the Traverse 30 women's pack on a 17 mile (RT) mountain ascent, which was completed as a dayhike.The pack was comfortable all day, and I had no back or shoulder pain. The design is great with lots of storage pockets. Hiking pole loops aren't advertised, but I was able to figure out how to use the ice axe loops to hold my poles. My camelbak bladder fit perfectly in the hydration pocket.

Something I can't stress enough is taking the time with an REI expert to figure out how to adjust the pack for your body. As the day wore on and my load became lighter, I made a few adjustments to the fit of the pack, which helped ensure comfort at all times.

The only problem you may encounter with this pack is if you hike in a tank top. I found the shoulder padding to be itchy when I was trying it on in a tank top, but I had no problem when wearing a t-shirt.

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Aug

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good backpack

By gee69

from Northridge, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I originally bought the REI lookout that has a raincover but it was too big for me. I'm 5'3" and slim. So, I switched for this one that has a place to hold my trekking poles and a sleeve for my 3 liter hydration pack that was from my camelbak backpack. The camelbak that I got on sale didn't have a frame and created problem for my back when I carry heavy load and a full hydration pack. This Traverse is wonderful in that it has an internal frame so that my hydration pack is not sloshing around in my bag and creating creases which would create discomfort. I took this bag to hike the half dome and it worked very well. The side pockets were convenient for extra 1 L bottles and snacks. The front mesh pocket for multitool, map, jacket. The main compartment was not as big as I would like it to be but decent enough to carry sandwiches, fruit, emergency kit and blanket and water filter and steripen. The top pocket was decent for headlamp, wallet, matches, notepad, pen, etc. The hip pocket could be a little bit bigger but I did manage to put in my gps device there. My only wishes are that it has a raincover and more compartments. I like the fact that it's made out of recycled materials. I'm still searching for a raincover that would fit this 30L pack. REI doesn't seem to carry one. It has it for 20L and 40L but not 30L. I'm not sure why not. I misread originally and thought it had a raincover.

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Jul

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect comfortable daypack

By UrbaneerNYC

from NYC

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Good Zippers

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I found this to be a great daypack for my ascent of Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks. I used it with a one-liter Platypus hydration system. There was plently of room for additional water bottles on the sides and front–I found the mesh pocket very convenient/easily accessible for a 32 oz. nalgene bottle. The waist strap has pockets perfect for a small camera/phone or headlamp and the few other items you'll want to take on a day hike will easily fit inside (remember, it is a daypack). I was most pleased with the curve of the back and cusioning, I barely felt it and did not sweat because contact was minimal. Looking forward to using on many more trips.

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Jun

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great pack but....

By climberz56

from Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Pros

Easy To Load
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse 30 Pack - Women's:

I really wanted this pack to fit for day hiking in Grand Teton National Park. The pack size, padding and pockets are great. But for a small waisted person, the waist belt does not cinch tight enough when on a snow slope or rough trail. Women's packs should have a waistband that starts at 26" to accommodate all women.