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REI XT 85 Pack

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The updated REI XT 85 pack delivers comfort, performance and user-friendly features in a size and design that accommodate anything from a 10-day wilderness expedition to a weekend jaunt.

Precurved shoulder straps and hipbelt comfortably match your anatomy from day one; hipbelt webbing system adjusts with a forward pull in an ergonomic motion
Sculpted back panel has multiple peaks and valleys to reduce contact areas and allow sweat vapor to escape; soft foam conforms to your back for a stable fit
Silky-smooth Dri-Lex® fabric lines all body contact areas for chafe-free comfort
Hybrid frame blends external-frame comfort and load transfer with internal-frame stability; X-Brace crossed stays stabilize the hipbelt against unwanted sag
Sleeve in the main compartment accommodates most hydration systems; ports allow for routing the bite valve over either shoulder (reservoir sold separately)
Front pocket arrangement provides 2 zippered pockets on top of a stretch-woven stash pocket, allowing access to your gear without interference from the other pockets
Floating lid can be removed and stowed; secure key pocket is inside lid; double top collar allows you to vary the pack's capacity
Dual side-zip access allows easy retrieval of items buried deep in the pack; bottom sleeping bag compartment features a smooth curved zipper
Quick-release straps on the bottom of the pack body provide an easy attachment point for sleep pad or tent
Lash points on the hipbelt make it easy to keep camera and GPS pouches within easy reach; attachment points on the pack body feature TipGrips to keep trekking poles in place
Hipbelt pocket provides handy storage for items needed on the hike; drawcorded water bottle pockets hold bottles vertically for easy access or horizontally for extra security
Sew-free construction at lash points provides a lighter-weight alternative to sewn constructions without sacrificing strength
Tough Cordura® nylon offers superior abrasion resistance and tear strength; water-repellent zippers eliminate the need for zip flaps and provide quick access

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REI XT 85 Pack Customer Reviews

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REI XT 85 Pack

4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (3)
Easy to load (3)
Highly adjustable (3)
Large capacity (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Extended trips (3)
Heavy loads (3)

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A place for everything

By Andyb119

from Woodbridge, VA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

Have put about 160 miles on this pack and it is generally pretty comfortable hauling a 45 lb load. Lots of pockets and places to hang things. The belt buckle broke in the first 30 miles but I managed to get a replacement from REI with no problem quickly which while a different color seems a bit more flexible which should improve its life. The suspension is a bit tricky and the upper pulls at the shoulder can be hard to reach. It is easy to get things out of balance and not so easy with the pack on to get them back into balance. But it has the flexibility to fit any body style and it is easy to load easy to access gear from top, bottom or sides and it is solidly built. Of course that is a plus and a minus as it isn't the lightest pack out there. I have only had two packs with a hydration bladder location built in but this one is a bit difficult to remove and re-install the bladder without emptying the pack.

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Mar

2013

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pack

By SwampTurtle

from Austin, Tx. USA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

Great pack that is worth its weight for the amount of space it provides. and the two outside front pockets are great for easy access to small to medium items.

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Feb

2013

(4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pleased with this pack

By GrantMan

from Canton, GA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Appealing Color
Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Seams Seem Delicate

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about REI XT 85 Pack:

I bought this a few weeks ago and was planning on using it for an overnight trip to Springer Mountain in GA. Things turned for the worst after a few miles and we had to turn back after one in our party hurt his knee.
It was very humid with some slight rain. I used this without the cover for the most part. The insides of the pack stayed mostly dry though.
The padding is thin, but the material is great.
I like how the pack has many straps to adjust the load and tighten easily and effecively.
My only concern though, i pulled the lid open and stretched it a little harshly, and I heard the sound of fabric ripping. I can't find where but i did hear it.
Overall though, I am very pleased with this pack.