Mountain Hardwear  PCT 65 L Pack - Women's

I took this out on it's first climbing trip on Mount Shuksan this past weekend. While I absolutely love the generous pockets and webbing... I had some serious issues with the shoulder straps. About a mile in I needed to adjust them because the internal frame was poking into my hips (I am about a size 12 for reference). After this, the velcro kept coming undone every time I would put the heavy pack on my shoulders. I don't know if there was something I was missing to secure the straps more rather than just velco, but it caused a high level of neck pain with the way the velco straps kept coming completely undone and the torso ratio be off and I had to keep stopping to adjust like every 5 minutes.

It's an ergonomic backpack, and I feel completely comfortable using it during hikes. The only issue, in my opinion, is that the bottom is a bit narrow.

This is my second MH backpack to purchase. I purchased the smaller day pack and loved it so much wanted same for a backpacking trip. Love the easy access smaller compartments up top and the easy grab side pockets. Plenty of room for sleep pad & bag, tent, clothing, food and camp kitchen and other items. Didn’t have any issues fitting my things and I don’t have the lightest most compact equipment quite yet. This bag is the most comfortable I’ve ever had so far. I’ve used two other brands previous to this that left some sore skin and muscle before. No issues with this one! Lots of adjustable straps to find your comfort. Only change if make is to the detachable day pack inside. It was a pain to take off and put on as I would remove it daily for hikes and leave my big back in tent.

This backpack is both lightweight and durable. It has the space needed for an extended trip and tightens down for a shorter journey. The body size adjustments make for a great and comfortable fit. No complaints!

I'm a 6', 165 lbs dude and have this pack and it works great. I never run out of room with this pack. Light pink and deep purple is manly. Everything super functional and well made. Absolutely zero complaints.

-Really like the way you can access the central part of the pack without undoing the brain. That design is magnificent. -The front pouch is VERY generous and I greatly appreciate that. I can put my helmet and crampons and gaiters in there at the same time. Kind of amazing compared to not having any way to secure my helmet before, so I am really delighted by that. -There is also a ton of strapping/webbing on the outside of the pack to secure gear which is very appreciated. -Love the two zipper pouches on the brain. -Easy enough to adjust the height of the shoulder straps -very roomy side pockets for water bottle, sun screen, etc. Really like the way you can stick the water bottle in side ways to grab easier while the pack is on. Cons: -The color is not great- I feel like outdoor companies think all women in the outdoors want is pastel colors and that's simply not true. -I would say it's a little bit of a tight squeeze to get my sleeping back (in a compression sack) into the bottom portion. -Also wish there was another zipper for the bottom. - A little worried the velcro to adjust the shoulder strap height might fail at some point due to wear and tear.

Love this backpack! So many compartments to keep all my things organized. Yet lightweight and comfortable.