Hiking Packs

I got this backpack primarily for day hiking and for travel -- the carry-on that fits under the seat. I checked out a lot of backpacks before picking this one, and it was a good choice. I just made my first coast-to-coast flight with my roll-aboard in the overhead bin and the Yavapai under the seat and it worked like a charm. In the backpack I had a jacket, two hardcover books, cell phone, cell phone charger, a couple of power bars, keys, eye drops, sunglasses in a hard case, a protein shake mixer and 6 packets of MetRx. It all fit without a stretch although it was good to have the compression straps. It was comfortable to wear. The only thing that keeps it from being 5 stars is the lack of a compartment on the bottom of the backpack, but if it had that, it might not fit under the seat."..."  Read more

I got this backpack as a way to carry items to change into after a workout and this has been a terrific addition to my gear. The absolute best part is the bottom pocket that I can stick my sneakers or cycling shoes into so that they are nowhere near my clothes. The backpack expands so you can fit quite a bit of gear into it and still be comfortable. The padding on the back is think and soft so that it does not press right against your back. Great bag and highly recommended if you are searching for a gear bag and don't want to pay tons for it."..."  Read more

Top of the line. You wont be sorry you bought this one. Great for young boys. Light weigh and Adjustable all the way around. My son and I backpack five to six times a year and he and I both love it."..."  Read more

I usually order my camping gear online from Campmor. In fact, I did order this item from them online, only to learn a week later via telephone that it was "out of stock". Imagine my surprise when I discovered this specialty item on the J.C. Penney web site. The quality of this item was already known to me beforehand, but the great service and price was a really big surprise. I read somewhere that a former executive at Apple was now taking charge at J.C. Penney. Hope it proves a win-win-win for the company, its employees and its customers. If you continue to give your customers "good deals" and "great service", you will win our loyalty and business. By the way, I plan on using that backpack on a one month trip to China in summer. If you're looking to expand your market to East Asia, consider keeping in touch with me. Good luck! A. Miller Brooklyn, NY"..."  Read more