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REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock

REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock

Item # 775739
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The contoured backpanel of the REI Traverse daypack will have you traipsing along the trails in organized 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, offering comfortable support under pack load
  • Internal sleeve accommodates hydration reservoir of your choice (sold separately); dual exit ports allow drinking tube to route on either side of pack
  • High-density polyethylene (HDPE) framesheet supports 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 small 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 enhances weather resistance
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Item 775739

REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialNylon oxford
Approximate volume1,830 cu. in. / 30 liters
Number of pockets4 + main compartment
Average weight30 ounces
Hydration compatibleYes
Access / LoadingTop
GenderUnisex

REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock Customer Reviews

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REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock
 
4.6

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (8)
  • Roomy (8)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Durable (6)
  • Attractive design (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (7)
    • Books (5)
    • Day hikes (4)
    • School (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Practical (6), Comfort-oriented (5), Career (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (9)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Feb

    3

    2009

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Day Pack for The Basics

    By Jason Domingo

    from Minooka, IL

    About Me Adventurer, HIKER, Minimalist, Practical

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Roomy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • carry-on
      • Day hikes
      • Laptop

      Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

      I love this bag. I have a Vans backpack I've been using since High School (10 years) and it was kind of my all purpose backpack (traveling, youth group retreats, hikes, etc). I've got a separate Samsonite laptop bag that gets even more use (to the office, taking the laptop on trips, etc.). This day pack has been a replacement for both.

      It's well-built, has comfortable shoulder straps, slim, and keeps the weight close to your body so that the pack doesn't "sag." It also looks very cool, and every time you put it on it feel like you're going on an adventure. It doesn't have much cushion for the laptop, so I'm just careful when I put it down, and keep it in a neoprene sleeve.

      I also like that it's got a list of the Ten-Essentials sown in to one of the pockets, a handy checklist for day hikes or weekend getaways. The water bladder feature is nice as well, and works great with my Camelback Unbottle.

      Do yourself a favor and pick up this practical pack for school, work, and adventures.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      6

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent Backpack!

      By Pinecone

      from Washington, DC

      About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Roomy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Books
        • Commuting
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

        I would highly recommend this pack. I had a NorthFace backpack for ten years, but then my cat threw up on it, so I needed a new one. Picked this little gem up a couple months ago and have been loving it ever since. It holds a ton of stuff and you can tell it's built really well. Waterproof action is also key for when I get caught in those nasty storms...glad I have REI waterproof shoes to go with it :).

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        25

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Excellent Pack

        By Runnerboy715

        from Boulder, CO

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Roomy
        • Tons of pockets

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Books
          • Pack for skiing
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

          A really great pack...has tons of pockets to organize everything. Weatherproof zippers on front proved their worth when I took this pack when out on the slopes. The pack got covered in snow but my gear never got wet. The large pocket zippers are a little tough to open since its a curved zipper. Don't let that bar you from getting this pack though.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          12

          2009

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best Daypack/Backpack

          By Cyclin Steve

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Neat Features
          • Roomy
          • W00t

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Adventures
            • Books
            • Laptop
            • School
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

            I love this pack. After someone stole my NorthFace Jester, I went to REI looking for a replacement. The staff showed me comparable packs and let me try them on with weight packs to walk around and feel a load. This pack is AWESOME! I have a bad back (scoliosis), and the weight distribution of this pack is amazing. The weight is balanced along my shoulders, back and hips and is so much more comfortable than any pack I've ever had.

            There are plenty of pockets and space for the essentials, and room to spare. I love that the pack will hold a water bladder and has ports for the drinking hose.

            I use the pack for school(books, binders, paper, pencils, laptop), and adventures, as well as daypack. I've even clipped my tent onto it for overnighters. I just love it

            Best Pack I've Ever Owned, I wish had the need for a 2nd, it is amazing!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            6

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Universal Pack

            By larsonra

            from Minneapolis, MN

            About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Neat Features
            • Roomy

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Biking
            • Day hikes
            • Skiing
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

            I purchased this backpack off of REI's website last winter because it was inexpressive and I needed something for an upcoming ski trip. I have grown to appreciate the versatility of this pack - it has become much more than I thought it would be when I first purchased it. I regularly use it for commuting or short trips around town on my bike or motorcycle. I also find it a great carry on pack for air travel. The best feature in my mind is one of the simplest - the adjustable straps on the side allowing me to expand or collapse the pack to an appropriate size (with the ability to collapse down to having nearly no profile). A great all around pack.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            5

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great pack- but warning!

            By grumpyonekanobe

            from Lost Wages NV

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Neat Features
            • Roomy

            Cons

            • Plastic hooks

            Best Uses

            • Travel

            Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

            This is a great pack. It will hold 4 -1 liter water bottles and food for a day plus a change of clothes, Ipod and tolietries. One word of caution: if you break any of the plastic hooks or holds you have to unstitch the fabric that holds the plastic to replace it. This is a major hassle if you do not sew and also weakens the fabric, so they may eventually tear off. That being said, I am ordering another pack as I like it better than any other that I have seen. Three zippered pockets in front are great. Just be careful when you take the pack off as that is how you break the plastic- I did by placing the pack on a rock ( actually dropped it about 1 foot but it was fully loaded 10 lbs.)

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Mar

            26

            2009

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            nice pack

            By pantheralum

            from Cedar falls, IA

            About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Roomy

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Books
              • Commuting
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

              I use this bag for commuting to class and back and it works great. Has a large main compartment that easily holds 3-4 text books. The sternum and waist straps are great at keeping the bag in place when I ride my bike to class instead of walking.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              26

              2009

               
              4.0

              Great Pack

              By Cheyenne is my dog

              from South Jordan, UT

              About Me Classic, Practical, Tactical

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Durable
              • Neat Features
              • Roomy

              Cons

              • Small Shoulder Straps

              Best Uses

              • Books
              • Day hikes
              • School
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

              Great pack... the area to store a water bladder gives you lots of room, even for a 6L bladder...great organization too...the only weakness that I noticed was that the shoulder staps are a little too narrow and too short. I am 6'2" and 140 lbs and this makes it less comfortable that I would have liked, it makes the sternum strap way too high on my chest, close to my neck. Otherwise perfect.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jun

              5

              2009

               
              5.0

              Get it while its still on Overstock

              By Santa Cruz Buck

              from Santa Cruz CA

              About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day hikes
                • School

                Comments about REI Traverse Pack - '08 Overstock:

                I don't know where to start with this pack. I first bought it for my climb of Mt. Whitney two years ago. It served me perfectly, able to hold the Ten Essentials plus it is compatible with a hydration bladder.Since then I have used it for school and just about everything else. I can throw a computer and books in it. Or, being in Santa Cruz, can take it scampering through the Redwoods. This pack also worked great as a make-shift overnight pack for a one-nighter in Big Basin. There was barely enough room for my tent and bedroll strapped to the outside, but I was proud that my little pack could handle it.This pack has really been my buddy and I've taken it everywhere. It has taken just about everyday abuse for two years and it has not ripped or busted a seam. I am buying another since it is a STEAL at [$]

                • Gift:
                • No
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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