The Aspen

Overall the pack fits better than some others, but sadly it doesn't quite work for me. I have a very short torso and I found when fully loaded I needed to pull the shoulder straps as tight as possible to get the bag high enough on my back to be comfortable. That made it uncomfortably tight. With 10 pounds or less it works great because the straps are comfortable. But 25 pounds is just not doable. Better than some other brands I've tried but I wanted to be comfortable with a heavier load. I find the bag Overall to be too long. And the waist strap was just uncomfortable, wide, and heavy so I just cut it off - would be nice to have a removable strap so you don't have to make the "cut it off" choice. I was also hoping the bag would be a lighter weight material - the thing is bullet proof, but heavy!

Fantastic company and premiun quality mayerials. So pleased with this purchase! 👏

I love it! It’s so comfy! I can’t wait to take it out on trail! -Anessa