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Venturing out for a long weekend? Choose this feature-rich pack designed for mid- to large-framed hikers.

Contoured, padded shoulder straps with breathable panels plus angled waistbelt that cups hip bones offer carrying comfort
Load-lifter straps and sternum strap help balance your pack while dual aluminum stays distribute the weight evenly
Organize your gear in the top-loading main compartment, floating top security pocket, two side pockets and front essentials pocket
Two large side zip pockets stash it all, large enough for fuel bottles on the inside and a fishing pole strapped behind
Right pocket is hydration compatible, with a tube exit port and hanging toggles it can hold a 45-ounce reservoir, sold separately
Externally accessible sleeping bag compartment with a zip-away internal divider handles bulky bags
Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
Single tool loop, front daisy chain and four accessory points for lashing on additional gear
Dual mesh side pockets are each large enough to hold a 1-liter bottle
With a ''rip-and-stick'' torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides on pack's frame to fit torsos of varying lengths
Durable molded foam backpanel has channels for air circulation, increasing ventilation to keep your back cool and dry
Made of lightweight yet tough 420-denier nylon ripstop, 600-denier polyester and 840-denier ballistic nylon bottom for durability

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REI Galaxy Pack Customer Reviews

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REI Galaxy Pack

3.5

(based on 11 reviews)

64%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Highly adjustable (10)
Easy to load (8)
Large capacity (7)
Comfortable (5)
Lightweight (5)

Cons

Bad padding (4)
Heavy / bulky (4)
Heavy (3)

Best Uses

Extended trips (8)
Heavy loads (5)
Day hikes (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (9)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (9)

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Apr

2008

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Loved the pack, but...

By Studsted

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Weak Seams

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

I loved the fit and feel of this pack! I took it last year on a 40 mile hike through the Selway Wilderness and it preformed fine other than one problem, the shoulder strap stitching came undone. I took it back to the store after the hike and REI graciously exchanged it for another one. Took my new pack on a small 27 mile hike down the Oregon coast in April, stilled loved the fit but once again the stitching on the shoulder strap tore out. I’m going to return it and get another pack.

Dec

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good large capacity pack

By urban escapee

from Long Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Bad Padding
Bulky

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

i mostly use this pack for weekend trips and it always serves me well. it is a large capacity pack so with careful packing you can go for weeks with it. it is very durable which makes it more on the heavy side but for me the trade-off is well worth not having to worry about snagging a super light weigh pack on a tree branch. it is very tall and narrow from front to back which keeps the weight closer to your body. in fact it the most narrow I've seen of larger capacity packs but due to it's height it's definately meant for longer torsos. the only thing i would change is to have softer padding on the waist belt because it gets a little uncomfortable with a heavier load. i never have a problem stuffing my sleeping bag, self inflating sleep pad, and three-man tent inside (approx 23"x8"), it's very roomy and all at a very fair price for such a pack

Jun

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Start

By Himself

from Turlock, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

After I got the Hip adjustment correct, it stopped killing my shoulders. Had I not made the adjustment, I don't think I could have lifted my arms.

Mar

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good pack, one flaw

By ooter37

from Flagstaff, AZ

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Poor Hydration Pack Spot

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

The pack is both light and cheap (price-wise) for the size and features. It has good padding, adjustments, and compartments. The only real knock on it is the hydration pack holder. It is one of the side pouches and you can't fit a hydration pack larger than 1 liter in it (which is absurdly small for a hydration pack). I tuck my 3 liter hydration pack into one of the mesh pockets and let it run up and under the side pocket. Should be relatively safe there and allow me to see how full it is. If you're looking for a pack in this size range, this is the one to get. Even if you are looking for a smaller pack, this one probably gives you some extra space for the same weight and price anyways.

Feb

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice Pack for the price

By mtbiker278

from Maryland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

requires good adjustment

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

I just picked up this pack after using gear from my college recreation center. For the price, it's the largest pack that is the lightest and has the most features compared to other brand name packs.

The description left some other items out including the side pockets act as sleeves for trekking poles, the top pack fly has two pockets, and the sternum strap clip includes an emerency whistle.

As for my first personal pack I haven't found much about it that I don't like. It has enough adjustments (which can be had to figure out), it has plenty of storage capacity (I fit a 4 person tent, two large pillows, and about 12 t-shirts on my test stuff).

It took me a while to get the pack adjusted right so the weight was on my hips, but after I got it it felt pretty good. I'll try and update when I put some miles on it.

Jul

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for the price

By FenrisTAG

from Sac, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

This is the first pack I have used since having an alice pack in the military. I bought this for a weekend trip with my co-workers. I was really pleased with it. I carried about 45 pounds with no problems. Its a very inexpensive but is still great quality. It may not be the most comfortable, but it was not uncomfortable at all.

If you are new to backpacking and don't want to spend to much right out the door like myself. This pack is great!

Sep

2008

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good... for the price

By KennyH

from Arkansas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Bad Padding

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

I'm weekender, but i carry way to much, so the fact that this pack holds a good load was a big selling point. unfortunately, it's not comfortable at all with more than 45 lbs or so. Also, it's a hard pack to oranize really well. i'm an orginazation freak, and this pack makes me feel like i've just got everything "dumped in there".

The biggest selling points, it's CHEAP! compare this pack to a same size pack from Osprey or gregory, WOW, big difference. Also, it does hold a lot. (just not comfortably.)

Nov

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Try packs on before you buy them

By NTL

from Maraland Heights,MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Bad Padding
Bulky
Delicate
Heavy
Restricts Movement
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

There is not very good padding.And I do not think that it could not be used for backpacking because it is to small.Heavy loads are not good for this pack. Even though it is my first pack I think thatit will not be good for people that go backpacking.

Jul

2008

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

I really wanted to say I like this pack

By calyth

from Burnaby, BC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Large Capacity

Cons

Bad Padding
Bulky
Hard to strap tent
Heavy
Small hydration storage

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

This is a backpack with an on-paper capacity and price that's perfect for a student; however, I can't say that this works.
I've used it on previous trips where a friend carried a tent, and this packed served well.

But, when I try to strap on a tent, the problem becomes painfully obvious. The compression straps on the side are way too short to actually strap a tent, so I have to put the tent wall inside the pack, and strap the poles on the side. This seems like a workaround until you get the tent wall wet from rain, and you wonder how much of the pack content would stay dry.

Also, it is an impossibility to put anything bigger than the 1.5L hydration pack that I have. The side loading design is actually a great idea. On the trail, you don't have to unbuckle anything to take an empty bag out to fill. However, any reasonable hiker would use at least a 2L bag, and I think that might be a struggle to put a full 2L bag in. 3L is totally out of the question.

I'm afraid I might use the REI's satisfaction policy on this pack. Had these two problems gone away, this pack is easily a 4 star pack, and great value.

Jun

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

NO COMPLAINTS HERE

By ru5ty

from North Little Rock, AR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Bulky
Heavy
Restricts Movement

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Galaxy Pack:

I took this on the Buffalo River Trail in Arkansas for my first hike with this pack. It preformed wonderfully. A little hard to adjust on the trail, but once adjusted was solid.