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Pack the fuzzy slippers, the newly redesigned REI Venus 70 women's backpack is built to carry all the creature comforts—in comfort! It's a great pack and a great value.
- This well-designed pack features heavy load handling, quick access and an ultra-adjustable suspension and women-specific contours and sizing in the harness
- Not just a small men's pack, it features a slim width and a short height, and its anatomic, ergonomic shoulder straps and hipbelt fit a woman's shape
- With a "rip-and-stick" torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides along pack's frame to fit torsos of varying lengths
- Precurved shoulder straps match your anatomy for non-binding comfort on and off the trail
- 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 the lid stores maps and keys, spare batteries and other small essentials
- Front panel features a new and improved stretch-woven zipper pocket with easy access for packing oft-used gear
- Internal sleeping-bag compartment with a zippered divider separates 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
- 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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REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy to load (16)
- Good padding (16)
- Comfortable (15)
- Large capacity (15)
- Highly adjustable (12)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
Best Uses
- Extended trips (17)
- Heavy loads (12)
- Travel (7)
- Light loads (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual adventurer (9), Avid adventurer (3), Getting started (3), Outdoor professional (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (12), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Travel
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I've been on a few backpacking trips in Yosemite and in the San Gabriel Mountains and it has held up great! We got some unexpected rain one morning in Yosemite and it held up pretty well even without a rain cover. This was my first pack and so far I wouldn't want any other one.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
Loved the space and comfort of the pack. Did a 5 day backpacking trip in Yosemite with lots of elevation change and no hip or shoulder rub marks/bruises.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I used the pack, first time, at Dinkey Lakes on my 2nd backpacking trip. I'm 5'4", 61 yrs. old, and under 100 lbs. As usual, walking 4 miles uphill starting at 6500 ft. wearing any kind of pack was very hard work. The pack wasn't adjusted quite right -- not high enough on my back to keep the well-padded belt from rubbing on my pelvic bones in front. Otherwise, it worked great. I can't fault the pack as much as myself for not remembering to fiddle with the main velcro adjuster before we left for home on the 4th day. I'd better do that right now before I forget!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Loose base straps
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Travel
- Weekend trips
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I rented this backpack for 3 years and then bought it on sale. It's an excellent pack and reasonably priced. You can usually find it at the garage sales as well. The only con is that I'm not a fan of the straps at the base as they are hard to tighten (around my sleeping bag) — I don't have experience with other packs so I don't know if there are better options. All in all, it's a great pack for an easy price. Perfect for the every-so-often-backpacker.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Travel
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I borrowed this pack from my daughter for a hike on Timberline Trail on Mt Hood. The terrain was difficult for me, and we also had several river and glacier crossings, plus one rope climb up a steep river embankment. By the end of Day 2, I was tired but not one area of my upper body ached. I was surprised that my back, shoulders and neck felt like I never hiked an inch. Amazing pack!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Travel
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I got this for my wife to go on our nonprofit's excursions and have to say, overall, a great pack. The only downside is that I did not know her torso length and based the pack off her hip measurment. She is tiny but has a long torso, so just make sure and try it on in store if you're able to get the right torso adjustment!
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I am an avid outdoors woman, spending...on average...two and a half weeks per month from May-Oct sleeping in the backcountry. I own an Osprey Xenos 85 (I need to carry considerable gear) and a Gregory Deva which I use for daytrips or quick overnights. My Osprey is failing and after a miserable 5 day pleasure backpack with the metal stays digging in my hips and backside (requiring me to hike with my hands under the bottom of the pack to relieve the pressure) I decided I had had enough and drove straght to REI looking for another pack. I stumbled upon the Venus and after the empty, heavy weight of the Osprey and Gregory the Venus felt light as a feather! I bought the pack, loaded it up with my gear in the car and headed out for a summit bid on Mt Adams...we both made it, I am happy to report. This pack carried all of my gear without so much as a squeak. It had pouches in places where I had long wished my other packs had, I am however, still getting used to the clips and zippers. I thought the nail polish idea a previous reviewer gave is brillant! The pack is light and airy and a pleasure to carry. I would recommend this pack to anyone who must carry an above average load.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
Cons
- Takes awhile 2 get used 2
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I went on a backpacking trip in Alaska and this pack held everything. It was heavy due to all my gear, but the pack itself is light. It can hold A LOT. It took some getting used to, but once you get all the straps how you want them and get used to the feel, it is great. This pack was well designed with the top and front opening. Have fun adventuring! The only way for it to get more perfect is for it to have even better padding.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
Cons
- Awkward front pouch
- Bulky
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Travel
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
I'm a smaller person (5'2") so this pack was a little too big for me. The front pouch throws the weight off in a funny way, so I didn't use it most of the time. It is nice that you can access the inside from the top and the front flap. Even for a RTW trip, I think this bag just has too much space. I think the Ridgeline is a better choice for someone of my size.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Good Suspension
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
- Travel
Comments about REI Venus 70 Pack - Women's:
It isn't the lightest pack out there, but it's comfortable and sturdy. I wore this for five months of extended backpacking trips for my job in the Sierra Nevadas and it held up wonderfully. I'm a fairly small woman (5'3", 125 lbs) and was carrying a lot of weight, and this pack fit perfectly. My only wish had been for a zippered compartment on the bottom for easy access.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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