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REI® Traverse daypack has plenty of pockets for convenient organization and a contoured fit for traipsing along trails in comfort.

Molded-foam back panel is designed to improve body contact comfort, with channels for air circulation to keep your back cool and dry
Contoured, padded shoulder straps and waistbelt wrap around to offer comfortable support under pack load
Internal sleeve accommodates the hydration reservoir of your choice; dual exit ports mean drinking tube can be routed on either side of pack
HDPE framesheet helps support heavy loads and protects your back from bulky or pointy items
Front essentials compartment has a water-resistant zipper and a mesh pocket for important items such as multi-tool, headlamp or compass
Top pocket with water-resistant zipper has room to stash smaller items such as credit cards, ID, loose change and keys
Mesh "cockpit" pocket on waistbelt provides a handy place for frequently-accessed items such as sunscreen, lip balm or snacks
Side mesh pocket creates convenient storage and on-the-go access to water bottle, sunscreen, snacks or small electronics
Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
Front panel lash points give you the option to strap on bulky gear; single ice axe loop stows away when not in use, tucking away into bottom slot
Constructed of 630-denier nylon oxford, offering high abrasion resistance with low weight; polyurethane coating for weather resistance

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REI Traverse Pack Customer Reviews

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REI Traverse Pack

4.4

(based on 36 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good padding (34)
Adjustable (24)
Large capacity / good size (21)
Comfortable (5)
Easy to load (3)

Cons

Small capacity (4)

Best Uses

Day trip (35)
Hiking (31)
Backpacking (13)
Car camping (11)
School (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (20), Casual/ recreational (14), Casual adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (10), Comfort driven (7)

Reviewed by 36 customers

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Dec

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pack - Great Price

By DRookus

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Large capacity

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I got this pack the day before Christmas and used it on Christmas day for a snowshoe hike. The pack preformed well. I had plenty of room for my layers and hiking gear. It was snowing at a rate of about an inch an hour so there was a constant snow build - up on my back, but the pack stayed dry - along with everything in it. So far, so good!

Jun

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Pack!

By Joe Collins

from Palmyra,NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good padding
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I use this pack for day trip hikes that involve carrying my dog's necessary equipment (water bowl, long leash, first aid) along with water, lunch, and a digital SLR camera. I haven't run out of room yet! I love the padding on the back and the straps. For someone with persistent back issues, this pack is very comfortable after a day of hiking.

Oct

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good stuff!

By Mohamed

from Albany NY

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Pros

Good padding
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

Great pack for a day hike, weekend out of town clothes or for carrying stuff and biking to work. Molds nicely to back, lots of pockets, waterproof zippers. Solid built. Allows ventilation between pack and your back; very nice straps, space for two nalgene water bottles and plenty of space to hook more gear. camelpack compatible; can hold 2 of them for a total of 1 gallon. Red color looks great!
All in all, worth every penny.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bump up from the UL &8oz for max comfort

By sc.prowler

from Western NC

About Me Work weekend warrior

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Pros

Good padding
Hydration compatible
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

Considered the [...] Jet UL but wanted to carry h2o. Also considered the extra weight but @ only 8oz more it was not enough to give up the padding, frame & extra pockets, might still be in that military mindset of using gear that you know will take abuse. Just an awesome pack!

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This is a great daypack!

By Old Mountain Man

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Good padding
Large capacity
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I carry too much stuff (actually just all the things you're supposed to carry in the mountains). The design of this pack is perfect: 1st aid kit, hat, & gloves into the front pocket; map into the organizer pocket; fleece and rain gear into the main compartment; car keys, multi-tool, and a couple of lash straps into the small, zippered slash pocket; MOST IMPORTANTLY, lunch into the big waterproof top pocket, where it never gets crushed. A couple of litre water bottles, and 10-15 pounds feels like 3 or 4. Works well on my 20" torso. Only downside is that with a 32-33 inch waist, the hip belt wings almost touch and the resulting straps are long and annoying. Fixed that by putting a couple of web straps with snaps around the waist belt webbing to hold the tails. Oh yeah, the daisy chain loops work well for lashing on wet gear, etc.

Nov

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

w00t pack, beats North Face with EASE

By Stevey

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Awesome
Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

none

Best Uses

Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking
One Nighters
School
Trip to In-Laws

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I love this pack. I tried a few on while @ REI and had an associate throw some weight packs in the bag. I did not feel the load on my shoulders, which is an issue I've had with North Face Daypacks. This pack is awesome, it has no drawbacks. It is comfortable, has a ton of pockets and organization, is easily accessible and is weightless. AWESOME, BUY ONE!!!

Sep

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Pack for the $$$

By JMac TN

from Maryville

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Good padding
Tons of pockets

Cons

Too Hot On Back

Best Uses

Car Camping
Day hikes
Day trip
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I love this pack. I initially bought it beacuse it was on sale. I ended up loving it because of all of the pockets and places to store stuff. If you love keeping things organized then this is the pack to do it. It rides very well but it does cause your back to get very hot. The heat factor is why it didn't receive 5 stars.
I have used this pack several times this year (about 50+ miles of dayhikes) and have totally quit using my other daypack. As far as daypacks go, this is the pack for me. I'm sure there are better packs out there but for the $$$ you can't beat this one.

Aug

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

THIS DAYPACK ROCKS!

By bigdawg

from Atlanta GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable straps
Good padding
Large capacity
light
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

This is an all around great pack. Plenty of room, hydration capable, lash points, etc. Lightweight when its on and cool on the back. I took mine on a 4 day campout and it was a lifesaver!

May

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bang 4 the Buck!

By y2says

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Good padding
Large capacity
Very adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Carry on bag
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

I had a North Face bag that didn't work out for me. I looked online and saw this and the nice reviews and picked one up. I tried it on in the store with about 15lbs on it and it held up great. I felt great on my back unlike The North Face. Great quality, light weight and don't be fooled by the 1800cu in size. This pack can hold a lot of stuff. Great bang of the buck especially with the 20% discount.

Feb

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Deceptively small but well made

By Radnord

from Silverdale, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Good array of pockets
Good padding
Hydration tube slot

Cons

Small Capacity

Best Uses

Canoeing
Car Camping
Day trip

Comments about REI Traverse Pack:

This is a well made and very comfortable pack. It has a good array of pockets and padding. It contains a slot for a hydration tube and loops to keep it close to your chest while hiking. My only criticism is that it doesn't hold as much gear as it looks like it should. The top 1/3 of the main compartment slants back toward your shoulders, thereby decreasing the available space for storage. If the cut were straight up, it would hold quite a bit more gear.