- Largely made from 100% recycled PET polyester fabric, each pack keeps 26 16-oz. plastic bottles out of landfills!
- Post-consumer recycled PET polyester is tough enough to endure the daily grind
- High-density polyethylene framesheet and a single aluminum stay support heavy loads and protect your back from bulky or pointy items
- Free-Flow egg crate 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 a hydration reservoir of your choice (sold separately); dual exit ports allow drinking tube to routed on either side of pack
- Wide panel opening to main compartment gives you easy access to the contents
- Front zip compartment has pockets for stashing and organizing essentials such as money, ID, multi-tool and headlamp
- Twin vertical zippered side pockets provide additional storage for often used essentials
- Top stash pocket has room for items such as sunglasses or MP3 player
- Mesh pocket on waistbelt provides storage for often-accessed essentials; lash points on other side of hipbelt wing provide spot to secure GPS or camera case
- Side mesh pockets create convenient storage and on-the-go access to water bottle, sunscreen, snacks or small electronics
- Front-panel lash points and bottom compression straps let you strap on bulky gear like snowshoes and sleeping pad
- Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
- Twin ice axe loops and corresponding removable retainers let you lash on trekking poles
- Built-in rain cover stows in bottom compartment
REI Lookout 40 Pack
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REI Lookout 40 Pack
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Best use | Hiking |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Ultralight | No |
| Gear capacity (L) | 40 / 42 liter |
| Gear capacity (cu. in.) | 2,440 / 2,563 cubic inches |
| Weight | 3 lbs. 2 oz. / 3 lbs. 3 oz. |
| Weight - metric | 1.42 / 1.45 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | No |
| Fits torso | 17 - 19 / 18 - 20 inches |
| Fits waist/hips | 31 - 37 / 34 - 40 inches |
| Material(s) | Recycled ripstop PET/recycled PET oxford |
| Frame material | HDPE/aluminum |
| Number of stays | 1 |
| Suspended mesh back panel | No |
| Pack loading | Panel |
| Pack access | Panel |
| Number of exterior pockets | 6 + main compartment |
| Sleeping bag compartment | No |
| Raincover included | Yes |
| Dimensions | 21 x 12 x 9 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
REI Lookout 40 Pack
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Rated 4.2933/5 based on 75 reviews
Rated 1out of5
by oldavefromPoor quality Great design, comfortable, lots of pockets and carries well. Only problem is the seams blowing out. Only had it a short time, maybe three trips, 2 to the woods and one on a plane and the lower seams on the shoulder straps came unraveled. Love the pack but need to return it for a different/better made pack. Folks @ REI were very sympathetic & helpful. Date published: 2010-07-01
Rated 1out of5
by AngusGTfromPoor design The pack's layout does not allow for efficient packing. The hip belt does not stay tight, nor does it transfer the load to the hips. This forces all the weight to your shoulder, and the shoulder pads are poorly designed. I spent 3 days (and 15 miles) trying to get this to fit properly and couldn't do it. As soon as I unpack it'll be going back to REI. Is sad because usually their stuff is pretty good. Date published: 2010-08-15
Rated 2out of5
by discofromnot thrilled i have been travelling around the world for 8 yr straight and this was possibly the worst pack i have traveled with i am under 12 kilos all the time and the sholder straps started to tear just 8 months into travel on 3 months of hard trail use rest was central america have since switched to a rock snake black momba 28 which holds everything weighs in under a kilo as opposed to almost two the lookout is fine if you do a few hikes a year but as an ultra lighter and full time traveller it is poor at best Date published: 2010-04-30
Rated 2out of5
by drkramfromGood idea, but weak in vital places Reasons why I like it:
- I have never run out of room
- Comfortable
- Plenty of pockets
- Good price
- Awesome rain cover
Reasons why I am returning it:
- The shoulder strap stitching has come undone on both shoulders. The shoulder straps are engineered to carry heavy loads (reinforcing webbing etc), but they seem to be very weak at the slightly different load bearing points when you pick your pack up off the ground by a single shoulder strap. I suppose this could be avoided by lifting the pack to shoulder height first by the handle on top of the pack.
- The net-like mesh that lines the shoulder straps and the back wear very quickly, especially if you have any exposed velcro on your coat that it may cling to. I have used this pack everyday for about 6 months and the mesh is very frayed.
- The pack will not stand up on its own. It requires a good 30 degree lean to keep it from toppling over. It is actually quite frustrating.
Overall I thought it was a good try, but has some vital adjustments to be made. Date published: 2010-05-27
Rated 2out of5
by L0gfromComfortable, but those seams! I was excited to pick up this bag, so much so that on a quick weekend trip to the in-law's in DC I made a point of heading to the REI. After only a month of use (weekend day hikes, weekday commutes with a book, laptop, couple files) the seams started popping on the L shoulder strap. Not cool. Now I'll have to wait for another trip to return the bag[...] A good idea, the size/materials/etc., but ultimately not a wise construction. Even on sale, I'd say "Keep looking." Date published: 2010-10-16
Rated 3out of5
by karlfromDisappointed and returning it I bought last year's model on sale and have been generally been disappointed. But... it depends on what you're looking for.
On the positive side, this pack holds a lot of gear. It can definitely be used for overnight or even weekend trips. There are straps to easily hold a sleeping pad and you can even fit a bag inside. Also, the pack is of very good quality, highly durable, as expected from REI.
On the negative side, I have a few complaints. First, it is just not that comfortable, possibly due to the bulk. Second, it is pretty hot w/ minimal air flow around the back. Also, it is very difficult to reach your water bottles without taking off the entire pack. Finally (and this may be unique to my bag/body/etc.), the straps constantly make an annoying noise while hiking, no matter how they are adjusted.
Bottom line is that I am going to exchange it for another model. Date published: 2009-09-14
Rated 3out of5
by Jackpine JimfromThis pack doesn't stand up The BIG flaw is that it doesn't stand up when you set it on the ground. I like the size and adjustability of this backpack and the number and layout of the zipper pockets is nice but, given the 'cut'of the pack, the top zipper pocket could be much bigger without impacting the capacity of the main compartment. Probably return it and find one that stands up when you set it down. Date published: 2010-08-15
Rated 3out of5
by xcguy6fromWhy I didn't buy it When I saw this in REI today I thought, this is it. It had everything I was looking for in a day trip backpack: sufficient storage, a bunch of separate pockets, two water bottle holders (I'm not a hydration pack person). Some little straps on the left hip belt that I could hang my camera case off of. Then I put it on. I had my tried and trusted Madden pack with me for comparison.
No one on this forum has mentioned this and the guy at the store said no one complained but the first thing I felt was the very bottom of that plastic back insert digging into the bottom of my back.
It ends just past the padded area and basically dug itself into that area, pushing on the seam down there to boot. We tried everything to adjust the pack so the weight wasn't transferred directly to that point, to no avail.
Sorry, REI, a pack has to feel comfortable in the store. Has no one else noticed this? I really wanted to buy it but didn't. Date published: 2010-09-12
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