This makes a huge difference in comfort with any heavier items, and it's far more effective than (for example) the paper-thin back pad found in the REI Flash daypacks. The one addition I've made is to cut out a rectangle from a blue foam sleeping pad that slides into the hydration pocket. As far as minimalist day packs go, however, the Scream 25 is pretty much par for the course as far as structure and ventilation go. For a dedicated day hiker, a pack with a minimal lightweight frame and a more significant waist belt might be a better choice. The breathable shoulder straps are nice on a hot day. The back is nylon and not ventilated in any way. There is no sternum strap, but the shoulder straps do a good job of staying put. The removable waist belt is about an inch wide and is there to keep things stable rather than carry any of the weight. They are wider than a lot of the competition (a little more than two inches), making for a much more comfortable experience. The shoulder straps are made with the same breathable, super-thin padding found on similar packs. Unlike some other packs that this one competes with, like the REI Flash 18 and Flash 22 and the Marmot Kompressor series, the Scream 25 doesn't feel awkwardly small on your back. I'm a fairly normally proportioned guy, and the space between the shoulder straps is just about perfect. I'm about 5'10" and have a 19-ish inch torso, and it fits me really well.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |