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REI Full Lode Waistpack

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The REI Full Lode waistpack works well for a quick hike on the trail or as a carry-all for urban adventures.

Largely made from 100% recycled PET polyester fabric, each pack keeps nine 16-oz. plastic bottles out of landfills!
Post-consumer recycled PET polyester is tough enough to endure the daily grind
Waistbelt wing is form-fitting and acts as a compression strap to secure load close to body
Plenty of room in the main compartment offers space for your everyday essentials
Front zippered pocket features key clip, a zippered mesh pocket and an organizer for pens and phone or wallet
Front stash pocket with bungee closure offers storage of quick-access items
Side mesh water bottle pocket holds a typical 16 fl. oz. bottle, sold separately
Reflective accents integrated into bungee cord add visibility in low light
Fits waist/hips from 22 - 48 in.

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REI Full Lode Waistpack Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

REI Full Lode Waistpack

3.4

(based on 16 reviews)

73%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (14)
Comfortable (11)
Easy to load (9)
Large capacity (8)
Highly adjustable (4)

Cons

Not enough pockets (6)

Best Uses

Day hikes (10)
Light loads (7)
Travel (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (9), Survivalist / minimalist (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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Feb

2013

3.0

doesn't work for water

By Claire B

from Berkeley CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Poorly Balancedesp W H2o
Water Bottle Space Small

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

Had to buy a smaller water bottle to even get it to fit in pocket. Plus, bottle rides too high, so pack is unbalanced with water bottle (which was central reason to have a waist pack)

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Jul

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Luv my waistpack

By Leigh the Quiet Storm

from Stockton, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

This product is very clever and stylish. I wish REI could put more pockets for coins and other small utility tools.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Love Mine!

By Mrs Rosa

from Fircrest, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

I received my waist pack as a gift going on 10 years ago and it has held up really well. I use mine mostly for hikes and strolling ocean beaches. It really does pack away alot of stuff for a half-day adventure! I wear mine above my fanny and it is really comfortable, even when filled and heavy...it almost helps pull my spine into a better alignment.

I, too, had some trouble with the straps at first but resolved it quickly by rethreading the straps thru the latches. The front bungie pocket isn't that deep and if the other pockets are filled to the max, there isn't much I can stash in the bungie pocket that won't fall out, as it is so small.

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Dec

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for location shoots

By Agent Mulder

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Load
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Location shoots

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

I bought this to replace my much loved Lindcraft bag/pouch I have used for years. Lindcraft is made specifically for G&E and AC's on film/tv sets but I needed a little extra something and that something was additional space.

When we do location shoots, I like to have everything I MIGHT need with me and Lindcraft (while highly organized) didn't afford me the capacity I desired. As an AD on features, I like to have everything I could possible need (whilst not relying on my PA's) and this bag holds a ton. I don't need a shoulder bag or backpack, just this. Sure it gets a bit heavy but I'm not wearing it 100% of the time.

The best part is it fits my Call Sheet wallet that has ALL my production papers I need (call sheet, production calender, Exhibit G's, SAG/Non Union vouchers etc). So even though this may not be the intended use REI had envisioned, it's perfect for my needs. I have got my money's worth and then some!

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Jul

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Poor strap performance

By Active Mom of Four

from Southern California

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Having to re-adjust
Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Light Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

I purchased this to replace my old small waistpack to take to a local theme park. It offers large capacity and the padding is great for lumbar and the front. However, the straps keep slipping, having to re-adjust the straps constantly, just as other users have indicated. I am returning this. Also, when the pouch becomes full, the whole pack kind of hangs out and down.

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Jun

2011

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

One major flaw

By walkerjr

from Mountain View

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

This fanny pack was exactly the type/size I wanted and I think the number of pockets and compartments are very good. However, the first day I used it, I discovered whenever I moved the pack around front or unclipped it from my waist, the straps slid out of position. This is a design flaw EASILY fixed by installing triglides. I went back to my local store and asked for them to give me the triglides free which they were more than willing to do, but they were out of stock of the 1.5" size. Two extra trips to the store to get something that should have been installed on the straps in the first place and would only add 75 cents to the cost of the pack!

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Jun

2011

1.0

awkard

By d-soccer mom

from portland, or

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Large Capacity

Cons

Bows away from body
Difficult To Load
Heavy
Kinda feel dorky w it on
Not Enough Pockets
Uncomfortable
Weight not balanced

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Travel

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

wish I could take this back but bought it too long ago and never used it much because it has a water bottle holder on one side and it doesnt balance well. Water is difficult to get in and out of side pocket...not comfortable and you don't look super cool or hip with it on. Frankly I was surprised that they are still selling this.

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Nov

2010

2.0

Too difficult to replace water bottle.

By Speerhead

from Walnut Creek, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

The only problem with this pack is that it's nearly impossible to replace the water bottle after removing it for a drink. I end up carrying the bottle in my hand instead or removing the pack.

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Sep

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

purse or long walk

By mooo

from Pac NW

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Suspension
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Purse substitute

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

Nice padding..use sorta like a purse,though kinda bulky for that purpose I prefer that over lugging bag over shoulder .It's not tiny, so can transfer stuff from it to a smaller bag if the occasion arises. Have enjoyed it for long walks,car camping. Would prefer more pockets,so that more jaggedy items like keys or glasses could be properly cushioned/compartmentalized and not bump into other items inside same pocket. The outside pocket with netting and bungy cord type securing is helpful ,but not as secure;items could spill out. Using that space for cell ph and a pepper spray cartridge secured w/its own clip for quick access just in case.

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Jul

2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pck for all-around convenience

By j-walker

from Duluth, GA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Chores
Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
School
Travel
Wet Weather
Work

Comments about REI Full Lode Waistpack:

I love this pack as an answer to a purse and fanny pack combined. When I go for a walk, I remove some items to make it lightweight. When at work, doing chores or shopping, it becomes a purse, freeing up the shoulders with a very convenient front-loading short reach. It holds items I like to have, at times with room to spare. The top may extend out from the body a little, But this is no problem; it adjusts well. Excellent!