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(More customer reviews)The good: I got it for $45 which is about half of what it normally seems to run. It is 3lb 12oz, which for a bag this big is pretty good. you will be hard pressed to find another bag in the same size range under 4lb. Side mesh will hold 2 - 32oz bottles on each side and compression strap is in just the right place to secure them with a carabiner. Big open main compartment swallows a lot of gear. I was just starting out backpacking when I got this pack so my gear was not light or small. I also like the small mesh pocket. I found it easy to adjust the suspension.
The bad: I am a big guy and the way the straps are made the padding does not go far enough down the strap. The webbing tends to cut into me. I also think the sternum strap is a bit high and have rigged up a second sternum/gut strap that helps. Again I am a big guy, a smaller person would most likely not have this problem. It is taking me a while to get the fit right, but as I said I am new to back packing and this is my first pack. It could be I am just figuring out where it needs to be.
Summary: The price and weight are great, but fit on a bigger person may not be.
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JanSport Trail Series Big Bear 78 BackpackHikers know the value of a good trail pack, which must be comfortable, spacious, and versatile. Enter the JanSport Big Bear 78, a 4,800-cubic-inch multiple-day pack that meets all of the above requirements with ease. The Big Bear 78 is equipped with such ergonomic features as S-curve shoulder straps, side compression straps for load management, and a sliding harness. Storage-wise, the pack offers a top-loading main compartment with a compression hood, dual zippered pockets, a mesh wet/dry pocket, and a large front panel sleeve for small items. And thanks to the tough construction details--which include 600-denier polyester and 210 boxcar dobby polyester materials--the pack will hold up to heavy use through the years. Other details include an HDPE framesheet with mono 6061 tubular stays, a haul loop, an ice axe loop, daisy chain quick-clip points, dual side water bottle pockets, and bungee compression. The Big Bear 78 measures 14 by 32 by 11 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 3 pounds 12 ounces.
About JanSport For more than 30 years, JanSport has created products to help you carry the stuff you need, where you need it, in the most functional and fashionable way possible. JanSport's success extends across the globe, where they have become a leading designer and manufacturer of durable backpacks, luggage and gear. The company is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and has offices in the United States and Europe.
Manufacturer's Warranty JanSport Outdoor Equipment is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty applies when the product is used for the purpose intended, under normal conditions, and does not apply to damages caused by typical wear and tear, unreasonable use, or neglect.
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