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REI Mars 80 Pack

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Built to handle heavy loads with all the creature comforts, the newly updated REI Mars 80 pack handles extended backpacking in any season.

Precurved shoulder straps match your anatomy for nonbinding comfort on and off the trail
With a "rip-and-stick" torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides along pack's frame to fit torsos of varying lengths
Dual-density foam padded back panel provides a comfortable and supportive fit when carrying heavy loads
Precurved hipbelt is designed to cradle hip bones for a natural fit and to distribute weight without sagging
Hipbelt webbing system allows you to use a natural forward pulling motion for quick, easy cinching and precise adjustment
Enjoy dual access to pack via the top-loading opening and the horseshoe-shape, zippered front panel opening, which works like a duffel opening
Removable top lid pocket with water repellent zipper lets you stash the essentials you want to bring into tent; pack can stay outside or in vestibule
Zippered pocket under lid stores maps and keys, spare batteries and other small essentials
Front panel features a new and improved stretch-woven zippered pocket with easy access for packing often-used gear
Internal sleeping bag compartment is created by a zippered divider, separating it from gear and clothes in the main compartment
Utilizing 4 buckles, the pack's streamlined compression system lets you cinch and strap down loads for jostle-free carrying
Concave head pod at the top of pack gives your head freedom of movement—no more staring at the ground
2 mesh side pockets hold water bottles, energy bars and other essentials you want close at hand
Side hipbelt pocket stores those small essentials you want at your fingertips, such as lip balm and sunscreen
Lash points on the other side of hipbelt let you attach camera and GPS pouches
Lash straps on bottom of pack let you attach sleeping pad
Hydration-compatible design features an internal reservoir sleeve and dual exit ports for drinking tube (hydration reservoir sold separately)

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Item 795513

$39.80

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

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REI Mars 80 Pack Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

REI Mars 80 Pack

4.3

(based on 58 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Large capacity (56)
Comfortable (52)
Good padding (48)
Easy to load (45)
Good suspension (44)

Cons

Heavy (15)
Heavy / bulky (4)
Not enough pockets (4)
Restricts movement (4)
Weak seams (4)

Best Uses

Extended trips (51)
Heavy loads (44)
Travel (22)
Wet weather (14)
Day hikes (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (30), Casual adventurer (22), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (34), Survivalist / minimalist (21)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (36)

Reviewed by 58 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great backpack to travel

By jmenendez

from Everett, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

I bought this backpack based on the reviews of the site and I couldn't make a better purchase.

I used it for my trip to the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa and was the best experience. The bag has a great capacity and is easy to handle. I traveled around the country, visited 10 cities and went to the Safari in the Kruger. The bag performed as expected and was very comfortable while traveling.

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Apr

2013

4.0

Good pack for the money

By Nicsabo

from Ohio

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Weak Seams

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Travel

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

Worked well for two, 4 day trips. I'm not a minimalist but I was sort of shocked at how fast an 80 pack would fill up. Sturdy seams, but definitely not water proof. Comfortable on the hips, but doesn't sit as snug on the shoulders as I like. Doesn't sit against your back too well, but lasted for the hikes without any back or joint pain.

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Jan

2013

4.0

I Love This Pack

By NJCMQ8026

from Burlington, NJ

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Large Capacity
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

This is an absolutely comfortable pack to carry medium to heavy loads with. It's not very fancy or high-tech, but it carries your gear exceptionally well. The back panel is sturdy and provides good protection from your gear. The front pocket holds lots of gear and the water bottle pockets are large enough to lock in your bottle so that it never falls out. The main compartment is enormous and the hip belt stays put supporting most of the weight in your pack so even though you are carrying a lot of weight, you don't get fatigued. Also the lid pockets are great for keeping smaller gear organized. When I think of this pack, I think this pack is "just right" for me.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Massive Pack

By ezikiel12

from Los Osos, CA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

This is an extremely large pack, and I love it. I purchased on recommendation from an REI rep who also helped me size the pack. It has been used mainly for a multi-week hostel trip through Europe and worked extremely well. I matched it with a separately purchased cover/bag for airline travel which helped immensely. The only reason for the less than perfect rating is now that I'm back, the pack is basically too large for everyday/overnight trips, though it can be cinched down quite thoroughly.

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Oct

2012

4.0

Great fit, above average function.

By Oregonian 63

from Oregon U.S.A.

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

The Mars 80 worked well for my two week European trip. Although a bit larger than I usually use for hiking in Oregon, I will use it for extended trips abroad. Overall very satisfied.

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Sep

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Outstanding Pack

By bailey1

from Woodland Park, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

I have used this pack on a few outings now and couldn't be happier. My most recent outing was Bow hunting for Elk in Colorado. After a successful hunt my pack was loaded down with over 100 lbs. inside the pack and attached to the outside. The pack out was over 5 miles in some very rough country. At the end of the day I was not sore at all. The pack held up very well and kept my load balanced and in place. Again, I couldn't be happier with my pack.

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Aug

2012

4.0

Great Bag!

By DaveFitz

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Large Capacity
Lightweight
Plenty of pockets

Cons

No bottom pocket

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

I took this bag on the John Muir Trail and found it to be extremely comfortable compared to my friends Kelty and Osprey bags. I brought along a rain cover for it but all the zippers have weather resistant seals which help if it terrential down pours before you get a chance to put one on. The only downside I found was that although it has a front pocket that opens to show the entire inside, it doesn't allow you to access the very bottom area without pulling out some of the stuff in the middle.
But having it be as comfortable as it is and for the price I would absolutely recommend this bag to anyone looking to take it on an exteneded trip!

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Jul

2012

4.0

A great pack for travel

By Mr Nice Matt

from Indianapolis, IN

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

I bought this pack more for travel than for hard core backpacking. At this large size I was able to pack for a 2 week family trip to Florida, then turn around and pack for 4 days at Cub Scout Camp, and then repack again for a 5 day trip to Las Vegas. Each time it was a breeze to load up and carry between transportation modes. It handled each trip very well and is ready for more!
For the flight to Vegas I did put it in a REI backpack duffle to protect it and worked great too. (My wife did get a chuckle out of my putting my bag in a bag.)
So far I have been very happy with the pack as multifunctional luggage. If/When I go on a serious backpack trip I will have to be careful though not to fill it. At this size I would not be able to carry it all day if it was full.

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice large pack with plenty of pockets

By wvasmith

from WV

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

Borrowed from a friend to use on a three day Mt Rainier climb and it did great, plenty of pockets for organization and easily held all my needed gear, gave it four stars because the pack seems a bit heavy for cold climbing conditions when clothing acts as padding other than that a great product.

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Jul

2012

5.0

Awesome pack!

By Mike de Groot

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about REI Mars 80 Pack:

I bought this pack for a trip to CO and it was well worth every penny. I easily loaded up 30-40 pounds of gear for our hikes and I never once felt any pain or strain in my back or shoulders. All of the load was properly carried to my hips. The straps at the top helped to easy any weight I did feel.

There were lots of pockets and dividers which helped make packing and retrieval easy. I love this backpack!