Outdoor Products Vortex Daypack

Cheap Outdoor Products Vortex Daypack Review

I had my reservations about this bag, because it doesn't look like it could handle a lot of heavy weights and abuse. However, I was desperate and bought this pack in a hurry, for the purpose of traveling for a week in Africa. I had to be a savvy packer and wanted something small- I didn't want to run the risk of leaving my luggage in the storage below the bus. I needed something with substantial room that would fit underneath my seat for my bus trips and as a carry-on. I packed this bag to the max with a week's worth of underwear, all my toiletries, bathing suit, small towel, two pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of lightweight pants, sandals, socks, and 3 short sleeve tee-shirts, some tank tops, and rain jacket. I was even able to lock the pockets with my valuables. There are many useful pockets inside for documents, ipod, and even CD pocket (which I used to store my compact digital camera). This pack traveled with me for a week in Ghana, was abused and battered and made it back in one piece. My friend was traveling with a North Face Reacon bag, and even she was impressed with how well my bag held up considering what I paid for it. I gave the pack only four stars because the mesh pockets only hold very small bottles- my 1/2 liter water bottle fell out all the time and I ended up carrying it a lot. The mesh pockets are useful for smaller items like lip gloss, sunglasses, or sunblock. The bungee cords are useless and are only there for looks, the straps are thin and very uncomfortable if you have a heavy load, (however there is a sternum strap which did help a little- but no waist belt). In addition, the bag was only outside for a few minutes with light rain and my contents got soaked rather quickly (cheap zippers is the cause). Luckily, I brought a small dry bag with me to keep my socks and camera dry. I recommend getting a rain cover if you plan to spending a lot of time outdoors with the pack like I did. When I came back, my boyfriend started using it immediately as a gym bag and takes it with him on the subway to work almost everyday. For that purpose it is a great bag. My macbook even fits in here perfectly with a case on. Overall, I can't knock the pack too much, it is great for the price and has held up well.

Outdoor Products Vortex Daypack Feature

• Two oversized main compartments to hold your gear
• Adjustable S-curved shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap
• Large front pocket comes with built-in 6-pocket organizer and detachable key clip
• Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
• 2600 cubic inches

Outdoor Products Vortex Daypack Overview

This sleek-profiled day pack is designed to carry your gear in comfort while you transition from work/school to the trails with ease. Loaded with features, this pack has it all.



*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Mar 28, 2010 14:17:10