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REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's

REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's

Item # 747517
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This women's overnight / weekend pack provides a balanced mix of light weight, organization and durability while letting you hike in comfort.

  • Women-specific fit with shoulder straps placed closer together and shaped through the bust, plus hipbelt padding that aligns with a woman's hipbones
  • Molded-foam lumbar pad and patented Delrin® rod hipbelt construction redirect weight out of lumbar area and onto the hips, distributing it evenly
  • New lightweight tubular aluminum frame system provides structure without restricting movement
  • REI-exclusive internal cord compression system pulls the load in with one tug, eliminating external straps and buckles
  • With a rip-and-stick torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides on pack's center frame to fit torsos of varying lengths
  • Multiple lash points let you strap on bulky gear (like a bear-proof canister) or add your own bungee system
  • Simple, lightweight tool attachments let you quickly stash trekking poles and ice axes
  • Inner sleeve holds your hydration reservoir (sold separately); dual ports allow tube to route over either shoulder
  • Zippered top pocket and large, gusseted mesh side pockets let you stash items for quick access
  • Map pocket underneath lid; front pocket with water-resistant, off-set zipper lets you stash valuables away from the elements
  • Hipbelt has two pockets for easy on-the-go access to necessities such as snacks and navigation tools
  • New, 140-denier nylon ripstop construction provides increased durability without added weight; polyurethane coating for weather resistance

Specifications based on size Medium

Imported.

Item 747517

REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

GenderWomen's
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume2,746 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric45 liters
Average weight2 lbs. 9 oz.
Average weight - metric1.16 kilograms
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso15 - 17 / 16 - 18 inches
Fits waist/hips25 - 45 / 28 - 48 inches
MaterialNylon
Frame materialAluminum
Number of stays1
Number of pockets4 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's
 
3.5

(based on 12 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (11)
  • Easy to load (9)
  • Comfortable (6)
  • Highly adjustable (5)
  • Large capacity (3)

Cons

  • Bad padding (4)
  • Delicate (3)

Best Uses

  • Day hikes (8)
  • Light loads (7)
  • Extended hikes (4)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (5)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (5), Minimalist (3)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Jul

3

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Nice and light, but not enough padding

By lpgus

from Quincy, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy To Load
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Bad Padding

Best Uses

  • Day Hikes

Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

Lots of great organizing features: side pockets for water bottles, small pockets in hip belt, large slit outside pocket for maps and a book, two compartments in top flap for all sorts of stuff. Plenty of cool cords to hook things to.

I'm an average sized women - 5'5 135 lbs, got a size medium and still could not tighten the hip belt enough. The worst problem was not enough padding or ill adjustment of the shoulder straps. I couldn't fit the hip belt to take most of the weight, so after a 4 day backpack, my shoulder blades were pretty sore.

I'm going to have to look for something else.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

26

2007

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

A half pound of padding needed

By Susanita

from Takoma Park, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Highly Adjustable

Cons

  • Bad Padding

Best Uses

  • Light Loads

Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

I recently returned this pack. I bought it for an UL alternative to an older backpack I used primarly for rockclimbing and hiking. It is ultra-light but at the expense of comfort. The back of the hip band felt like solid metal and dug into my back. A little more padding on the hip belt would be a great improvement. I returned the pack and bought the Gregory Jade ... 10 oz heavier but a lot more comfortable.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

I love it!

By AKclimber

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Load
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended Hikes
    • Light Loads

    Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

    I am 5'5" with a slight frame and when it came time to buy a new pack, I wanted something light that fit me properly. I was tired of all of the extra pockets which only added weight and bulk and when I put this pack on, I knew it was the winner. My only criticism would be the cinch down system. There are loops on the sides of the packs which I put some webbing through to create a more compact cinch effect. Other than that, it's great, lightweight and simple the best way to hike.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    4

    2007

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    This pack rocks!

    By Liz

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Hikes
      • Extended Hikes

      Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

      Although I grew up hiking and camping, I am new to it as an adult. I was looking for something light, well made, and inexpensive. I am short, 5'2", so it was such a relief to put this pack on and have it fit!! The make different sizes for "normal" size people too, so don't worry if you're taller. I think it's the best value for the money, I looked around a lot, and the goal was to get something as light as possible for as cheap as possible. I was pleasantly surprised at what this pack had to offer for the money. Good job REI!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      30

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Small Pack

      By beasties02

      from Melbourne, FL

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy To Load
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Bad Padding

      Best Uses

      • Day Hikes
      • Light Loads

      Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

      I brought this pack for a three week trip to New Zealand and managed to fit everything I needed for several 3-4 day tramps. This pack just fit everything I needed to stay in the huts. Note: I did not bring a sleeping pad, tent or stove and I don't think there would have been room with everything I had. My pack ended up being extremely light but the lack of padding caused some soreness. Some shoulder padding would do wonders for overall comfort.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      27

      2008

      (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Make sure it fits your body type

      By Moonbrother

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Bad Padding
      • Delicate
      • Not enough padding
      • Petite women only

      Best Uses

      • Day Hikes
      • Light Loads

      Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

      My wife bought this pack hoping to get into the ultra-lite line of backpacking, but was soon severely disappointed. After loading it with less than one night's worth of basic ultra-lite gear, ran out of room for the tent. She decided to load it on anyway. As soon as it was on she had to take it off because the stay that runs down the back dug into her sacrum. She had to call off the day's outing, and get massage work done to get back to normal. Took it back to the store when they opened.
      REI should look into making gear for "curvier" women.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Value!

      By KellBell

      from Raleigh, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Extended Hikes
        • Light Loads
        • Wet Weather

        Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

        This pack was perfect for a two day hike. I had plenty of room for everything I needed. When trying on packs, I found this pack much more comfortable than some of the pricier packs I tried. It's also comes in sizes small enough for petite ladies like me.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        9

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        95% right

        By Casi

        from Denver, CO

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hikes
          • Light Loads

          Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

          I bought this pack (the men's version) just before a hike into the Grand Canyon in July. It was very comfortable for a 35 lb load, and was easily adjustable. The one drawback is the single, exterior strap on the outside attaching the top flap of the pack. This is too flimsy. When grabbing this pack at airports and on the river, this was the easiest strap to grab when moving packs around. I doubt the strap and clasp will survive very long. Also, the pockets on the side were also too small for even my smallest water bottle. Otherwise a nice pack for the money.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          23

          2009

           
          4.0

          Very good

          By KurtTarvis

          from Arvada, Colorado

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Delicate

          Best Uses

          • Weekend Camping

          Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

          It may be for woman, but when I saw it for [$], I said why not? So I bought it and just recently used it, and it's great, even on a guy it fits good.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          4

          2009

           
          4.0

          Love it

          By ribbitboing

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Padding
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large Capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Few places to attach gear
          • Only one way to load

          Best Uses

          • Day Hikes
          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads

          Comments about REI Quick UL 45 Pack - Women's:

          This bag is awesome. It's so light by itself, and you can cram a ton of gear into it. Only drawbacks are that there is only on way into the main compartment (top) it would be nice to have a zipper down the side. And there aren't any daisychains or many loops to attach your gear. I jimmyrigged some straps on there, and that works well.
          DEFINITELY have someone at REI help you size a pack and tell you where/how to wear it! I almost killed my shoulders after fifteen minutes of hiking because I was wearing it too low. After I figured it out though, it was great. :P

          • Gift:
          • Yes
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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