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    The REI Lookout 40 men's pack provides plenty of pockets for organizing a full day's worth of gear. A contoured fit helps keep you comfy over miles of trails.

    • Made with recycled PET polyester fabric, each pack helps keep 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
    • Sculpted 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; buckle on sternum strap doubles as a safety whistle
    • Wide panel opening to main compartment gives you easy access to contents
    • Internal sleeve accommodates a hydration reservoir of your choice (sold separately)
    • Front zip compartment has pockets for stashing and organizing essentials, such as money, ID, multi-tool and headlamp
    • Top stash pocket has room for items, such as sunglasses or MP3 player
    • Zippered pockets on waistbelt provides storage for often-accessed essentials
    • Side mesh pockets create convenient storage for 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, such as snowshoes and a sleeping pad
    • Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
    • Twin loops and corresponding removable retainers let you lash on an ice axe or trekking poles

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    REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's Specs
    Specification
    ML
    Best use
    Hiking Hiking
    Internal Internal
    No No
    40 liters42 liters
    2,440 cubic inches2,563 cubic inches
    3 lbs. 3 oz. 3 lbs. 4 oz.
    1.36 kilograms1.45 kilograms
    No No
    17 - 19 inches18 - 20 inches
    28 - 46 inches30 - 48 inches
    Recycled ripstop PET Recycled ripstop PET
    HDPE/aluminum HDPE/aluminum
    1 1
    No No
    Panel Panel
    Panel Panel
    7 + main compartment 7 + main compartment
    No No
    No No
    21 x 12 x 10 inches21 x 12 x 10 inches
    Men's Men's
    3 lbs. 3 oz. 3 lbs. 4 oz.
    1.36 kilograms1.45 kilograms
    Frame type
    Ultralight
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Weight
    Weight - metric
    Adjustable torso
    Fits torso
    Fits waist/hips
    Material(s)
    Frame material
    Number of stays
    Suspended mesh back panel
    Pack loading
    Pack access
    Number of exterior pockets
    Sleeping bag compartment
    Raincover included
    Dimensions
    Gender
    Average weight
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    REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's Customer Reviews

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    REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's
     
    4.3

    (based on 12 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (12)
    • Good padding (11)
    • Easy to load (9)
    • Large capacity / good size (6)
    • Lightweight (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day trip (10)
      • Hiking (8)
      • Backpacking (6)
      • Commuting (6)
      • School (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (3)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (6), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 12 customers

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      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Best for your buck, but

      By Way Out Here

      from Pacific Northwest

      About Me Professional/Guide

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good padding

      Cons

      • Not enough straps
      • Small Capacity

      Best Uses

        Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

        I searched high and low for the best daypack for my money and this is where I ended up.
        I actually purchased a daypack from Osprey that was absolutely awesome but exchanged it for this one before using it because they were similar enough and I certainly saved money buying the REI one. I love the way that REI can provide the quality and features found in the very high-end products for a more affordable price. I see it again and again with pack, jackets, etc.
        I still think Osprey is winning the backpack game right now, but for day hikes, lugging your junk to work, etc. this pack is the best you're going to find (in my opinion, of course).

        My only complaint, really, is that there are no lower compression straps (as can be found on Osprey, etc). While the upper compression straps are handy, a set of straps down low near the mesh pockets would really take this pack to 100%. Your gear always tends to "sag" into the lower portion of your pack and, in this pack, it makes the lower portion stick out from your back. A set of lower compression straps would keep things tight and keep the weight just a bit higher up and closer to your body.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Awesome.

        By DaddyWagz

        from Brooklyn, NY

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Good padding
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Commuting
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

          I own 9 different backpacks, of varying sizes and quality... this one's my favorite. They did it right with this pack. Be sure to get the right size pack for your body, I'm in heaven with this thing.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great bag

          By Dave55438

          from Bloomington, MN

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Good padding
          • Highly Adjustable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day trip
            • Hiking
            • Over night

            Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

            Bought one for myself and son for our trip to Peru. Bag worked great as a day bag and as an over night bag since we traveled away from our hotel for two days and then came back. we were able to carry evrything to the next location and still have room in the bag. The double water holders came in really helpful when you can only have bottled water. I did snag one of the holders on something and put a small whole in it but it did not affect it preformance. Helps keeps the back cool even in real warm temps also. I would buy the bag again.

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            • No

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            4.0

            Great for International Travel

            By LindMtn

            from Boulderrrrrrrrrrrrr

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

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            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good padding
            • Large capacity

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Day trip
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

              I bought this pack to carry my essentials on a three week tour through Australia and Thailand. Granted, you don't need much when traveling in such hot countries, but this pack allowed me to bring all the clothing I needed, a towel, snorkel mask and snorkel, a compressible camp pillow, along with all the other small stuff and souvenirs. The long side zipper pockets worked great for carrying my travel documents and cash because they are mostly hidden yet still accessible enough. Speaking of accessibility, the way this pack's main compartment zips/unzips is super convenient for grabbing just one thing out while keeping everything packed the way you had it. My wife has a top-loading pack of similar size and was always pulling everything out just to get to one thing. The hip pockets and side mesh pockets (bottle holders) were nice for stashing frequently used items. I agree with other reviews that having lower compression straps would increase the load handling ability of this pack, but on other packs I've used this usually means you lose function of the bottle pockets. Lastly, I did feel the empty pack is a bit heavy for the size, but hopefully that means it will last. And the size was perfect for all local and international overhead storage bins--never had to check a bag!

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              My first backpack ever

              By jamswa

              from Old Faithful, YNP, Wyoming

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large capacity
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Day trip
                • Hiking

                Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                I was able to pack the 10 things that your supposed to have before leaving to go hiking and sill had much more room to add things that might be needed on a longer trip. It was comfortable and easy to put on and take off. I'm going to be in Yellowstone for several months and plan to get many hours of service and use from it, thanks to the Rei represenative for their help in selecting my gear

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Perfect Pack for International Travel

                By bgkev

                from Seattle, Wa

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

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                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Good padding
                • Large capacity
                • Travel

                Cons

                • Non-removeable straps

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Commuting
                • Hiking
                • International Travel

                Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                I took this pack on a 14 day trip throughout France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. I enjoyed the ease of loading/unloading clothes and various souvenirs. I would highly recommend this for urban adventures and daypack hikes. There's not quite enough room for most backpackers, unless you're a minimalist. This pack now serves as my daily commuting pack, with gym clothes, 2 computers, books, and other work related media. No problems that I've encountered. Fit nicely in even the small European planes overhead bins.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Great Inexpensive Gear Pack

                By TechResQ

                from Madison, WI

                About Me Military/Law Enforcement

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Good padding
                • Large capacity
                • Multiple pockets
                • Multiple Tie Downs

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day trip
                  • Disaster Response
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                  I purchased this pack strictly for response to natural disasters. I must carry rappelling rope, medical supplies, protective equipment, food & water, radios, and other supplies. It is great for my use because it can be as big or as small as you want it to be.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Decent for the $

                  By fire-man

                  from Sanford, NC

                  About Me Professional/Guide

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Insufficient Padding
                  • Not enough straps

                  Best Uses

                  • Day trip

                  Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                  Pack is as described, needs a little more padding in the straps and could use a lower compression strap. A bit more sweaty on the back than I thought it should be. Also you can hardly reach the external water bottle mesh pockets, but overall well worth the $. I would definately buy again.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  EDC Backpack

                  By CurtisM

                  from PA

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy To Load
                  • Good padding
                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Large capacity

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting
                    • Day trip
                    • Office
                    • School

                    Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                    I brought this pack as a replacement for a messenger-style laptop bag, because I never know what I'm going to get into after work. There's plenty of room for spare clothes, basic urbex gear, cameras, external hard drives, etc. and it still looks like a "normal" backpack (as opposed to a bursting-at-the-seams pack or an obvious giant backpack). The hip and sternum straps make it comfortable for walking long distances - those messanger bags get heavy and awkward after a few blocks!

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    REI lookout 40 Pack- Medium

                    By hunter88

                    from Backwoods, MI

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Easy To Load
                    • Good padding
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • Zipper Snags

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Car Camping
                    • Commuting
                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking
                    • School

                    Comments about REI Lookout 40 Pack - Men's:

                    This pack is well worth the price. This pack can be easy used for a weekend trip. I've packed my MSR Whisperlite stove, GSI dualist, food, clothing, and other gear in this thing for a weekend out hunting/camping and had room to spare. With all the pockets it's easy to organize. Very nice pack.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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