Mission EXP Backpack - 30L

This is my third grayl backpack. While the quality is top onotch and it is very comfortable to carry, the orginization is my favorite part of these bags.

Great pack 4. 7 stars!

Organization is really nice with this bag. The stitching, zippers, and build quality is excellent. Fits great on my frame as well. However, the waist belt is too thin/small in my opinion. Having a removable belt would be better. The exterior water pouches are nice but really don’t hold the large Grayl water bottle w/ the Pathfinder nesting cup. Otherwise I’ve enjoyed my first few trips with the bag.

Good product

I ordered the mission 30L backpack. Although I returned it because it was a bit bigger than what I was expecting for my needs, it is definitely built very well and super functional. As a well-seasoned outdoorsman and mountaineer I would suggest a couple of things to the company concerning this product. First off the waist belt strap is too small (1in. ), it should be 2 in minimum or bigger, secondly the straps underneath of the back are great for a water bottle but should be longer for use of a small sleeping bag or tent. And lastly for being just a 30L pac it is heavy at 4. 35lbs empty (on my precision scale). *Shave 1. 5 lbs somehow, a little strap modification and this would be perfection. I was in need of a small day pac is why I originally purchased it and would purchase it again if these issues were fixed and I wanted a mid range pac.