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What customers say:
The backpack is praised for its versatility, comfort, and durability. Customers find it to be a great day pack for hiking and travel, with ample storage space and well-designed features like adjustable and breathable straps, organizational pockets, and lightweight yet sturdy construction. Some users noted minor drawbacks such as a small hydration sleeve, interference of connecting straps with the main compartment zipper, and lack of separate compartments. Overall, most customers are very satisfied with the product.
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July 8, 2026
Too short - Not made for long torso
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Snowshoeing, Camping, Hiking
I bought one of these several years ago for myself, and several more for my kids who wanted one for day hikes. It is a well-built and well-organized pack for hiking and mountain bi
Wyoming
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May 23, 2026
Best day hike bag!
Used for: Hiking
Perfect size bag with supportive straps, pockets, compartments. Holds a 2L water bladder and has hole for tubing out - great feature!
Orange County, CA
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October 9, 2025
Comfortable
Used for: Travel, Hiking
Comfortable -
Used in Europe - fits under flight seats
Ellington CT
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September 17, 2025
Great pack!
Used for: Hiking
Pack is very comfortable with plenty of storage. I’m a bigger guy at 6’2” 275, this pack had plenty of adjustment to fit me comfortably. The belt around your waist is very comforta
Sagamore Hills OH
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August 8, 2025
Sending it back
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I bought this to have a larger pack for travelling and hiking. I have the smallerone which is very comfortable for all day. THIS pack has a very rough mesh on the backside of main
Response from L.L.Bean
August 29, 2025
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're apologize for the experience you had with the pack and have passed the feedback along to our product team.
Va
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July 26, 2025
Well made with many thoughtful details
Excellent, smartly designed, comfortable straps, great pockets - wonderful backpack!
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July 8, 2025
Europe Hiking/Tours
Used for: Travel, Hiking
Great backpack for my son’s Europe trip! He was able to pack a lot of stuff. (Raincoat, hat, bathing suit, neck pillow and a lot of more items. Has a nice 2 clip of closure over th
Westchester, NY
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May 12, 2025
Too many cons with this backpack to recommend
Used for: Travel, Hiking
I have taken this pack on quite a few hikes but ultimately I'll be doing away with it. The items that annoy me the most have me shopping for another day pack are as follows:
Response from L.L.Bean
May 14, 2025
By L.L Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your pack. We stand behind our products and your satisfaction remains a top priority for us. Your feedback has been forwarded to our product developers.
Atlanta, GA
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March 20, 2025
Wanted to love it…
Used for: Hiking
Pros
1)Beautiful color 2) expands vertically by adjusting side pockets’ straps 3) comfortable and cushiony straps .
Cons
1)Hip belt packets are for aesthetic purposes only
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February 22, 2025
Excellent Bag W/Good Pockets
Used for: Paddling, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking
Purchased this bag prior to a trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu. Has several convenient pockets - one vertical zippered pocket is great for passport & a few other items. Ver
Massachusette
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January 13, 2025
Nice backpack
Used for: Hiking
Good quality, vibrant color , roomy but easy to handle not too heavy
Prescott, Arizona
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December 26, 2024
Very nice hiking day pack
Used for: Hiking
I wanted a day pack with a waist belt and this one has worked really well. Used it for several hikes 6-8 miles long. Great size, lightweight, and several external pockets. The
Arizona
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December 13, 2024
Always go with quality
Used for: Hiking
Loving my 26L Ridge runner pack. Very comfortable on my neck and back for those long day hikes. I'm "Beaned" from head to toe. Warm and comfortable.
Bucksport,Maine
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November 8, 2024
Great Pack
Comfy, sturdy material but light weight. Great color. Has just the right amount of pockets. Good size.
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October 25, 2024
Backpack all day long!
Used for: Travel, Camping, Hiking
This backpack is light, allows for airflow (so you don’t get overheated) has convenient pockets and is totally adjustable to fit different bodies. I love it and get so many compli
New Jersey
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October 7, 2024
Excellent Daypack
Used for: Hiking
Plenty of space for all I need for a long day hike. Lots of pockets for organizing. If I had one suggestion, it would be to have the pockets on the belt large enough for a cell
Northern Arizona
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September 26, 2024
Great Size Pack
Used for: Hiking
Pack is a great size carrying enough gear & supplies for the day. It is adjustable and comfortable to wear
Old Orchard Beach, ME
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September 24, 2024
Great hiking pack
Used for: Hiking
Love the pack especially the color!! It is a really well designed bag and had everything I was looking for with the pockets on the waist straps and a place for my water pack and ho
Gray, maine
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August 13, 2024
Amazing hiking bag!
Used for: Fishing, Camping, Hiking
This bag is perfect for a hike or portage. I needed a bag that wasn't too bulky but big enough to carry what I needed to portage in the Boundary Waters. Very comfortable even when
Northeast OH
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July 18, 2024
The magic bag
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I’m so happy with this purchase. I’m actually not a big hiker but was looking for something to pack for short (weekend) trips as I have family out of state that I visit often. In a
Detroit MI
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