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REI XT 85 Pack

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The updated REI XT 85 pack delivers comfort, performance and user-friendly features in a size and design that accommodate anything from a 10-day wilderness expedition to a weekend jaunt.

  • Precurved shoulder straps and hipbelt comfortably match your anatomy from day one; hipbelt webbing system adjusts with a forward pull in an ergonomic motion
  • Sculpted back panel has multiple peaks and valleys to reduce contact areas and allow sweat vapor to escape; soft foam conforms to your back for a stable fit
  • Silky-smooth Dri-Lex® fabric lines all body contact areas for chafe-free comfort
  • Hybrid frame blends external-frame comfort and load transfer with internal-frame stability; X-Brace crossed stays stabilize the hipbelt against unwanted sag
  • Sleeve in the main compartment accommodates most hydration systems; ports allow for routing the bite valve over either shoulder (reservoir sold separately)
  • Front pocket arrangement provides 2 zippered pockets on top of a stretch-woven stash pocket, allowing access to your gear without interference from the other pockets
  • Floating lid can be removed and stowed; secure key pocket is inside lid; double top collar allows you to vary the pack's capacity
  • Dual side-zip access allows easy retrieval of items buried deep in the pack; bottom sleeping bag compartment features a smooth curved zipper
  • Quick-release straps on the bottom of the pack body provide an easy attachment point for sleep pad or tent
  • Lash points on the hipbelt make it easy to keep camera and GPS pouches within easy reach; attachment points on the pack body feature TipGrips to keep trekking poles in place
  • Hipbelt pocket provides handy storage for items needed on the hike; drawcorded water bottle pockets hold bottles vertically for easy access or horizontally for extra security
  • Sew-free construction at lash points provides a lighter-weight alternative to sewn constructions without sacrificing strength
  • Tough Cordura® nylon offers superior abrasion resistance and tear strength; water-repellent zippers eliminate the need for zip flaps and provide quick access

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REI XT 85 Pack Specs
Specification
ML
Best use
Backpacking Backpacking
Internal Internal
Lightweight backpack Lightweight backpack
No No
85 liters90 liters
5,492 cubic inches5,187 cubic inches
5 lbs. 7 oz. 5 lbs. 5 oz.
2.41 kilograms2.47 kilograms
Yes Yes
18 - 20 inches19 - 21 inches
28 - 44 inches30 - 46 inches
Cordura nylon Cordura nylon
Aluminum Aluminum
1 peripheral hoop / 2 stays 1 peripheral hoop / 2 stays
No No
Top Top
Top / bottom / side Top / bottom / side
9 + main compartment 9 + main compartment
Yes Yes
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 XT 85 Pack Customer Reviews

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REI XT 85 Pack
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Easy to load (5)
  • Highly adjustable (5)
  • Large capacity (5)
  • Good padding (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended trips (5)
    • Heavy loads (5)
    • Wet weather (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

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    May

    31

    2013

     
    4.0

    Great Pack!

    By wolfpack44

    from The Woods, New York

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Padding
    • Good Suspension
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Light Loads
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

      This bag is like a black hole...with orange accents. I upgraded from my 65 liter bag so I have extra space for warm clothes and other essentials in the winter or for longer trips in the summer. This bag is the perfect balance between size, price and style. Comfortable straps made the heavier weight I could carry easily bearable and they can be easily adjusted for a better fit. I like that everything I take with me can fit inside the bag and doesn't have to be attached to the outside so it eliminates any potential swing weight or balance issues. I've even used it for shorter, more minimalist, trips because the side straps can be tightened to carry smaller/lighter loads. My only complaint is that it could use some side pockets instead of the zippers that offer access to the main compartment. I'm sure some people will find the side zippers very useful to get access to items that can be buried in this massive bag but I'm not a fan of them because I pack my bag efficiently so that anything I could need in-between setting up camp is always at the top, or bottom so it can be accessed through the sleeping bag compartment. It's a personal preference that I would just rather have more pockets for organization than zippers. The positive side is that all the zippers are seam sealed (or covered) and the bag is very effective against light rain. It's tough to find a good rain cover for the bag though because of its size.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      30

      2013

       
      5.0

      the best

      By jes the best

      from chino hills, CA

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Large Capacity
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Day Hikes
        • Extended Hikes
        • Heavy Loads
        • Hiking
        • Light Loads
        • Travel
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

        this is my fifth and final backpack just because it is very durable and comfortable

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Apr

        20

        2013

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        A place for everything

        By Andyb119

        from Woodbridge, VA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Extended Hikes
        • Heavy Loads

        Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

        Have put about 160 miles on this pack and it is generally pretty comfortable hauling a 45 lb load. Lots of pockets and places to hang things. The belt buckle broke in the first 30 miles but I managed to get a replacement from REI with no problem quickly which while a different color seems a bit more flexible which should improve its life. The suspension is a bit tricky and the upper pulls at the shoulder can be hard to reach. It is easy to get things out of balance and not so easy with the pack on to get them back into balance. But it has the flexibility to fit any body style and it is easy to load easy to access gear from top, bottom or sides and it is solidly built. Of course that is a plus and a minus as it isn't the lightest pack out there. I have only had two packs with a hydration bladder location built in but this one is a bit difficult to remove and re-install the bladder without emptying the pack.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        6

        2013

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Pack

        By SwampTurtle

        from Austin, Tx. USA

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Good Suspension
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

          Great pack that is worth its weight for the amount of space it provides. and the two outside front pockets are great for easy access to small to medium items.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          24

          2013

          (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Pleased with this pack

          By GrantMan

          from Canton, GA

          About Me Casual Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Appealing Color
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good Padding
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large Capacity

          Cons

          • Seams Seem Delicate

          Best Uses

          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

          I bought this a few weeks ago and was planning on using it for an overnight trip to Springer Mountain in GA. Things turned for the worst after a few miles and we had to turn back after one in our party hurt his knee.
          It was very humid with some slight rain. I used this without the cover for the most part. The insides of the pack stayed mostly dry though.
          The padding is thin, but the material is great.
          I like how the pack has many straps to adjust the load and tighten easily and effecively.
          My only concern though, i pulled the lid open and stretched it a little harshly, and I heard the sound of fabric ripping. I can't find where but i did hear it.
          Overall though, I am very pleased with this pack.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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