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REI Trail 25 Pack

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The REI Trail pack transitions smoothly from the trail to the urban world. It's designed for comfort, effective organization and easy access to your gear.

  • Removable hipbelt and sternum strap let you customize the pack to your needs
  • Padded back panel features additional contact-point padding at scapula and lumbar region
  • Foam-padded, curved shoulder straps feature soft edges and a sternum strap for comfort
  • Panel-loading main compartment holds your essentials and includes a sleeve for a hydration reservoir (sold separately)
  • Front pocket features a key-keeper clip and an organizer for compass, lip balm, wallet, sunglasses and other small essentials
  • Side mesh pockets create convenient storage and on-the-go access to water bottle, sunscreen, snacks or small electronics
  • Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying; clip loop acommodates an LED blinker light
  • Recycled PET fabric offers durability for years of heavy use

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REI Trail 25 Pack Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
Frameless
No
25 liters
1,526 cubic inches
1 lb. 10 oz.
0.74
No
17 - 19 inches
28 - 46 inches
Recycled ripstop PET
No
Panel
Panel
2 + main compartment
No
No
19.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 inches
Unisex
1 lb. 10 oz.
0.74 kilogram
Frame type
Ultralight
Gear capacity (L)
Gear capacity (cu. in.)
Weight
Weight - metric
Adjustable torso
Fits torso
Fits waist/hips
Material(s)
Suspended mesh back panel
Pack loading
Pack access
Number of exterior pockets
Sleeping bag compartment
Raincover included
Dimensions
Gender
Average weight
Average weight - metric

REI Trail 25 Pack Customer Reviews

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REI Trail 25 Pack
 
4.4

(based on 19 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (18)
  • Good padding (14)
  • Easy to load (11)
  • Large capacity / good size (7)
  • Highly adjustable (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trip (13)
    • Hiking (12)
    • School (12)
    • Commuting (11)
    • Office (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (11), Casual/ recreational (7)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Survivalist / minimalist (9), Comfort driven (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (16)

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great value, functional, versatile

    By Dr wo Borders

    from WV

    About Me Avid Adventurer

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    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

      I really tested this pack by using it as my only bag while backpacking Europe for about 6 weeks. Most fellow travelers had much larger bags but I felt this was sufficient. Fits well on airplane/bus/train under feet, on lap, or overhead. Great variety of pockets/compartments and holds much more than expected. I have no real complaints, but a couple small things include the zippers can be awkward especially as the pack reaches capacity (catching/hard to slide), and secondary compartments tricky to access for quick/small items - again, as bag fills this gets worse. These are very insignificant and picky but FYI. I sprayed it with a waterproofing agent, added the small/20L Duckback and had a great trip! Bottom line, solid bag.

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

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      5.0

      Versatility that performs

      By Silvafox

      from Cary, NC

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Highly Adjustable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Day trip
        • Office
        • School

        Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

        The designers clearly looked into how a convenience pack is used and abused. This little day pack has enough pocket options and capacity to cover business travel trappings as well as a day on the trails. The expandable cargo space and 180 zippers make it a viable overnight business garment and toiletry bag.
        The well padded shoulder straps take the load pretty well while still giving you full shoulder movement - great for running through airports or scrambling through lesser know trails.

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

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        4.0

        Bigger than it looks

        By Amanda in CO

        from Colorado

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • School

          Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

          My kindergartner decided he wanted this. His Lucky Bums bag that he uses daily for school just wasn't quite big enough to allow papers to lay flat. This however, looked like it'd do the trick. And the mesh pocket inside is perfect for holding those papers against the back if he doesn't have a folder. Unfortunately, this is bigger than it looked. I'm a little sorry I didn't sway him towards something like my old North Face Miwok. But, bottom line, he still loves it and it's working well.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Versatile Bag

          By kaxixi

          from Washington, DC

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Car Camping
            • Commuting
            • Cycling
            • Day trip
            • Hiking
            • Office
            • School

            Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

            As others have indicated, this is a good bag if you want the backpack you carry around with you 95% of the time to also be comfortable during a day on the trail. I use it primarily to bike to and from work and for occasional weekend trips. On these, it sometimes unexpectedly ends up as my daypack.

            I had the previous iteration of this pack for nearly three years (more on this later) and recently upgraded. The new version has some noticeable improvements: deeper pockets prevent things from falling out, an extra compartment improves organization, more places to strap things onto the bag, and generally more comfortable carry system. I can't speak to the durability of the new bag, but since its materials are similar to the old one in many places, I anticipate similar wear.

            To me this bag's (and REI's equipment more generally) greatest strength is the guarantee. The laminated water treatment on the interior of my old bag gradually deteriorated to the point where I was concerned it would no longer protect my laptop in the rain. I went to REI and asked if there's anything they could do. They gave me what I paid for the new bag as credit for the new one, no fuss, no questions asked. (Thanks for the great service!)

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            • No

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Straps don't sit right

            By hopeforgorilla

            from Ithaca, NY

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            Pros

            • Awesome Side Mesh Pockets
            • Capacious For A Day Pack

            Cons

            • Straps Poorly Shaped

            Best Uses

              Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

              I tried to like this pack. For a couple of weeks, I used it for everything.

              Ultimately, I could not make it comfortable. The shoulder straps are very well-padded, but they attach to the top of the pack at too wide an angle, causing them to lay across the periphery of my shoulders, rather than between my chest and shoulders (where most other packs fit). This restricted movement of my arms and led to fatigued shoulders after a day of walking around.

              You can bring in the shoulder straps a bit with the sternum strap, but this makes it feel constrictive across my chest.

              I am fairly skinny, and would not recommend this pack to someone with a slim build. It would work better for someone with a broad chest and wide-set shoulders. Ended up returning it for a Patagonia Refugio 28L, which fits much more comfortably.

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              • No

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              4.0

              Might have problems down the road

              By sammerlo

              from Denver, CO

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              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Weak Seams

              Best Uses

              • Car Camping
              • Commuting
              • Cycling
              • Day trip
              • Hiking
              • Office
              • School

              Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

              The seams that connect the arm strap on the bottom are coming undone. This has made me uneasy because I have not even done any rigorous hiking yet. I am probably going to return it. Other than that problem, its been a good backpack, very comfortable.

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

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Backpack

              By zsawchuk

              from El Dorado Hills, CA

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              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Day trip
                • Hiking
                • School

                Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

                I have been backpacking for two years now and have been trying new gear to see what i like. I have never gone wrong with any of the rei brands there a great value. I have used the backpack for mainly day hikes and school. It has plenty of space for food and water and the built in spot for a hyrdation pouch comes in handy. Its a great backpack and i have gotten good use out of it and nothing has broke. I am very pleased with the product does everything i need!

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

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                My new favorite daypack

                By stoneman1

                from San Diego CA

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                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking

                  Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

                  The three reasons I bought this pack is the olive green color, no hip belt and organization pockets. I believe in the price, quality and innovative design of REI products. I try to choose earth tone colored products to blend in with the environment. With this in mind I have purchased many REI products in the color green.

                  For me choosing a backpack is difficult due to my long torso length 24". Most packs are not designed to adjust this long. Unfortunately all of REI's current day packs with hip belts don't fit me. I had passed up looking at this pack on many trips to REI. Then a friend had tried this pack on and I realized it didn't have a hip belt. This pack will work for someone even with a long torso like myself. Finally I found a REI daypack that fits me and the color I wanted with lots of organization pockets.

                  I have been on numerous day hikes with this pack. One trip I was very comfortable carrying a 17 pound load. Even with out a hip belt the pack carried the load just fine. This is due to the well padded shoulder pads. With the organization pockets on this pack. Carrying the ten essentials is easy to find what I need with out dig through the pack. The durability of the material has held up well so far. I'm sure I will be using this pack for many years to come.

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

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Great pack for everyday use

                  By friskyjen

                  from Bakersfield, CA.

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good padding

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Day trip
                    • Office
                    • School

                    Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

                    I bought this pack for my husband for Christmas. He is a Masters student and works full time so he needs a pack for everything. His last pack was ripping and uncomfortable so I decided to spend more and get a better pack. He loves the comfort and durability of this pack very much and I have no doubt we'll be return REI customers. The color (green) is awesome too!

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    4.0

                    Solid backpack for hiking and daily use

                    By ilnoca

                    from Richmond, VA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Good padding
                    • Lightweight
                    • Removable Straps

                    Cons

                    • Tight Fit For Laptop

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting
                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking
                    • Office
                    • School

                    Comments about REI Trail 25 Pack:

                    I bought this bag primarily for daily work use carrying my laptop but I also use it for daytrips. It works very well for both.

                    The pouch easily holds a three litre hydration pack and there is more than enough space for food, a jacket, and any other items I might need while hiking. I suspect it will be even large enough for weekend hammock camping this summer. All three pockets in the bag are large enough to be useful, the outside loops are well-placed, and the side mesh pockets are enormous.

                    I can't speak to the durability of the bag as I've only had it a couple of months, but it seems well-built and they use YKK zippers. The padding on the back and straps is great; it's very comfortable fully packed with books and a laptop. Best of all both the hipbelt and sternum straps are removable so there not getting in the way during daily use.

                    My 15" MacBook Pro fits very snugly, but I couldn't fit my laptop sleeve into the pouch. That said, when I measured it against comparable bags from Mountain Hardware it was slightly wider than the others. I just put some padding in the bottom and called it good.

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

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