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REI Cruise UL 60 Pack
Item # 747520For your reference, this page contains historical product information.
This multi-day pack provides a balanced mix of light weight, organization and durability while letting you hike in comfort.
- 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 hollow aluminum tube stays provide structure with less weight
- 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 along pack frame stays 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
- Anatomically cut shoulder straps and hipbelt for stability and comfort
- Inner sleeve with hanging toggles option holds your hydration reservoir (sold separately); dual ports allow tube to route over either shoulder
- Catch-all front pocket keeps often-used items within easy reach for long day trips and peak bagging
- Zippered top pocket and large, gusseted mesh side pockets hold items for quick access
- Map pocket underneath lid and front pocket with water-resistant 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. Size large specs are as follows:
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REI Cruise UL 60 Pack Specs
Specification | Description |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Approximate volume | 3,661 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 60 liters |
| Average weight | 3 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 1.4 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | Yes |
| Fits torso | 17 - 19 inches |
| Fits waist/hips | 28 - 48 inches |
| Material | Nylon ripstop |
| Frame material | Aluminum |
| Number of stays | 2 |
| Number of pockets | 4 + main compartment |
| Access / Loading | Top |
| Sleeping bag compartment | No |
REI Cruise UL 60 Pack Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (46)
- Comfortable (39)
- Easy to load (29)
- Highly adjustable (29)
- Large capacity (13)
Cons
- Delicate (6)
- Not enough pockets (5)
- Difficult to load (4)
- Weak seams (3)
Best Uses
- Light loads (34)
- Extended hikes (27)
- Day hikes (17)
- Travel (10)
- Wet weather (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual adventurer (29), Avid adventurer (22), Student (7)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist (12), Comfort driven (10)
Reviewed by 50 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I bought this pack for a JMT hike. I am not an ultralight hiker, but I like to shave off as much weight as possible so I can spend weight on other things I like. Having a pack that weighs just over 3 lbs is a good start! I was also considering the Gregory Z55 but decied to go with th REI Cruise UL60 because it cost less and was more ajustable.
I was concerned that an ultralight pack would be very delicate, but the fabric is very strong and the seams are all well sewn. I loaded this puppy up with 32 lbs of gear and food, and it was very comfortable. This pack swallowed a Garcia bear can with no problem.
The stays make loading easier and really help send the weight right to the hips, off the shoulders. Hip belt was very comfortable. The rip and stick torso adjustment made the pack a perfect fit. The stabilizer straps on the hip belt kept the pack from sagging on the bottom. The stabilizer staps on the top of the shoulder straps kept the top weight verticle. When all tuned up I felt almost no weight on my shoulders with this pack.
The two stays also help keep this pack away from my back, providing a good deal of ventilation. This feature is a BIG bonus.
There is not really enough room in the hip belt pockets for snacks unless maybe an energy bar. I used them for compass, whistle and multitool.
The side mesh pockets are great for sunscreen, bug spray, a nalgene, bear spray, and anything else you need to get to in a hurry. I could just barely reach into them without taking the pack off. With practice I could draw the bear spray like Clint Eastwood.
The rear compartment I used for snacks. The rear compartment has a little room in it even when the pack is stuffed tight like a mellon.
Lid pockets were great for maps, headlamp, etc. Main compartment had a pocket for hydration bag, but I use a canteen so I removed the pocket to save a few ounces. The built in compression system works well to keep contents from shifting.
The exterior lash points were wonderfully copious! Good for holding fleece or rain gear, and for looping laundry through to dry while I hike.
If I needed to I could have carried more in the pack by strapping bear can, tent, and sleeping bag outside the pack. I could easily have loaded this pack with another 10 lbs and it still would have been comfortable, but you might consider a heavier pack if you regularly carry more than 40 lbs.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Durable
- Light
Cons
- Difficult to Pack
- Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
- Fast Trips
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I packed a 2 night trip that turned into a one night trip due to snow. I had just under 38 pounds packed and after hiking five and a half hours my shoulders and small of my back were bruised and tender. The next morning we were back on the trail another 5 hours. I ended up returning the pack because it bruised my shoulders up pretty good. It is a good bag it is just lacking the padding that is needed to make longer trips.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
This is the lightweight pack I chose for week long trips when I "converted" to lightweight backpacking. After looking at several candidates I settled on the REI UL 60 Cruise for its comfort, capacity and innovative design features, AND light weight. Plus the price was attractive.
The pack will carry 40 to 45 lbs in comfort though the heaviest I've carried on a trip has been 35 lbs. with water and food for 6 days.
I wish REI had continued the innovative and more comfortable continuous lower shoulder strap system they had on the original UL 60. The current lower straps are anchored a bit too close and rub my sides and I'm of average build.
I did have to add REI side pockets for more volume and accessability for 1st Aid and toilet stuff. I attatched them with REI 1/2" buckled straps. The pockets work very well and have two zippered compartments plus they protect the sides from brush and branches. I'm glad REI makes these side pockets. I even got another set of pockets for my hunting daypack.
The "shovel" back flap is nice for carrying a vest or light jacket as it's quick to access. The flap's zippered pocket is good for flat or small items you need to access quickly.
For imnprovements:
1.I suggest wider placement of the lower shoulder straps, as noted above or, better yet returning to the previous sliding straps.
2.Also I'd like to see a little elastic on the lower edges of the top flap. This flap COULD be made into a detatchable fanny pack (or, as I do, just carry the Flash UL daypack/stuff sack).
3.REI could make better placed and more robust attatchment points for strapping on their side pockets and other items.
4.Finally, REI, PLEASE make the hipbelt pockets about twice as large. At present they are almost useless.
If you want a light, durable, very functional backpack for week long trips the UL 60 Cruise has a lot to offer. It will safely and comfortably carry more weight than most other packs of its size and weight. If you've suffered with a "frameless" UL backpack you'll love REI's dual hollow aluminum tube staus and comfortable adjustable harness.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Compression
- Lightweight
Cons
- Hip belt support
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I bought this pack, to replace my old heavy (6+ lbs) pack. When going on on a weekend trip, 1/4 of the weight of a loaded pack being the pack it's sell is a little extreme. Going down to 3 lbs is great. Best of all I didn't really loose any of the feature I like to use, not to mention adding a few new ones.
Love that the compression on the pack works really well without having all the webbing and buckles needed when they are external on a pack. The internal system works great and is very easy to use. Only one "cord" needs to be pulled and adjusted.
Having pockets on the hipbelt is one one of those features that are new to me and glad that it's included, perfect for a small snack or in my case a small point and shoot digital camera.
Another great feature is the shoulder strap harness that moves with the body/shoulders when reaching or shifting body weight without pack throwing you off balance.
Wish hip belt was slightly larger with more support.
Pros
- Easy To Load
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bad Padding
Best Uses
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
This was a light pack for the capacity. Unfortunately the padding on the rear pelvis is extremely stiff. My lower back was in a lot of pain after 30 minutes hiking with this pack. My back hurt even worse the second day. It seemed like this pack puts all the weight on the lower back rather than spreading it around the hips.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Delicate
- Weak buckles
Best Uses
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I didn't even make it out of the house before the pack failed. Granted, it was only a buckle but what else might have gone wrong. It broke with only a light pull on a compression strap.
I'll be returning this one and doing more research on others.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Delicate
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Light Loads
- Wet Weather
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I took this up Shasta, and it was great because it was so lightweight, and the adjustment options make for a comfortable fit. But the ice axe loops are flimsy and broke without any particular stress on them. Also, the water reservoir pouch got snagged and tore when I was loading it. If you're going to be fairly easy on it, it's a great pack with some thoughtful features (the zipper seams are well designed to keep out water, for example). Don't expect it to hold up to much rough use, though.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Bad Padding
- Delicate
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
- Beginner
- Day Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
I have owned two packs of this model now because the rubbery nylon fabric (with a gromet and stiching through it) used to cinch down the main compartment ripps very easily. Although it does not render the pack useless it is a broken pack regardless. Also i carried about 45-55lbs which was not easy to fit in it. while on my hike to Mt. Baldy the padding on the lower back chafed me to the point i wasnt even using the waist belt. I think because of the weight maybe. Overall it may be a good starter pack but not for big trips (watch the cinch strap!).
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Easy to Pack
- Good Back Support
- Good Padding
- Strong Zippers
Cons
- stitching seems weak
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Weekend Trips
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
This is an awesome pack First, the reason it is not 5 * is because my packs stitching has come undone in a 1/4 inch seam on the left side.
This is a lightweight pack, so you must remember packing heavy is not an option with this type of pack. I am a minimalist and have taken this on a 13 day hike with it loaded to 28 pounds and it worked like a charm. I would say if you cannot keep a light pack, don't buy a light weight one. Go with something a little heavier.
Overall this is a fantastic pack, great back support, nice on the shoulders.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Wet Weather
Comments about REI Cruise UL 60 Pack:
Finally got to use this (and a bunch of other new stuff) last weekend in Uwharrie NF. Loaded to around 30 lbs. or so, I hardly knew it was there. Suspension is really easy to adjust, and overall the pack is well-made and nearly waterproof. I'm highly pleased as I was lugging around a huge (80 liter) Jansport before. This is sooo much lighter and more comfortable. Also, there are no squeeks/groans emitted from this pack as you march.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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