Comments for Backpack Reviews http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog Backpack Deals, News & Reviews Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:29:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 Comment on REI Anniversary Sale May 2-11 2008 With REI Members Only Coupon Code by admin http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/coupons-deals/rei-anniversary-sale-may-2-11-2008/#comment-429 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:23:01 +0000 http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/coupons-deals/rei-anniversary-sale-may-2-11-2008/#comment-429 REI Members must use coupon code "ANNV20" before May 11 to get the 20% Off on one full-price item. Here are the details: * Offer valid 5/1/08 9:00 pm Pacific Time - 5/11/08 11:59 pm Pacific Time. * Coupon (or coupon code) must be presented at time of purchase. Online customers must use code "ANNV20" to receive this discount. * Offer not valid on REI-OUTLET.com items, REI Adventures or REI Outdoor School. * Offer not valid on sale items (prices ending in $ ._3 or $ ._9). * REI membership number is required at checkout. Not a member? You can join for a one-time $20 fee during checkout. * Offer not valid on special orders, package discounts, prior purchases, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals. * Offer not valid on bicycles. * Offer not valid on boats. * Offer not valid on GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, personal locator beacons. * Offer is limited to stock on hand, is nontransferable and is not redeemable for cash. * Merchandise purchased with this discount is not eligible for the REI member refund. * Offer may not be combined with any other discount or offer. * Limit one coupon per customer. REI Members must use coupon code “ANNV20″ before May 11 to get the 20% Off on one full-price item. Here are the details:

* Offer valid 5/1/08 9:00 pm Pacific Time - 5/11/08 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
* Coupon (or coupon code) must be presented at time of purchase. Online customers must use code “ANNV20″ to receive this discount.
* Offer not valid on REI-OUTLET.com items, REI Adventures or REI Outdoor School.
* Offer not valid on sale items (prices ending in $ ._3 or $ ._9).
* REI membership number is required at checkout. Not a member? You can join for a one-time $20 fee during checkout.
* Offer not valid on special orders, package discounts, prior purchases, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals.
* Offer not valid on bicycles.
* Offer not valid on boats.
* Offer not valid on GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, personal locator beacons.
* Offer is limited to stock on hand, is nontransferable and is not redeemable for cash.
* Merchandise purchased with this discount is not eligible for the REI member refund.
* Offer may not be combined with any other discount or offer.
* Limit one coupon per customer.

]]> Comment on Gregory Deva 60 Backpack by RJ Lewis http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/expedition-packs/gregory-deva-60-backpack/#comment-167 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:15:39 +0000 http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/expedition-packs/gregory-deva-60-backpack/#comment-167 I own the Gregory Deva 60 2007 model- with a bad back, I had to buy a heavier, better padded pack...no "bags with straps" so to speak for me. I tried a few out, thanks to a local store, and settled with the Gregory as the most comfortable under a 30lb+ load. I try to actually only carry about 25lbs total with consumables, but it can go heavier at times. This pack is comfortable day in and day out, and I love the suspension system on it. One can tighten it down when necessary, to stop the movement, but actually one finds it quite nice, and no more "hip blisters" !! YAY! The bottom of these packs is nearly indestructible-- bomb proof as they say...after a season's use, it appears as tho it were new! This pack should last me many good years' use. It is also versatile....I take it on weekenders, on week long hikes, and I plan on using it on a thru hike in 2009. It will definitely serve me well. While a bit on the heavy end, at least I know I will be comfortable and happy day in and day out on the trail, and my pack will survive the trip, without my having to be ultra careful with it. In fact, I will be buying another Gregory pack soon...perhaps a Jade 50 for my weekend jaunts!! I would also like to get a bigger pack- I'm waiting for them to come out with their new Deva 85... :D Peace! I own the Gregory Deva 60 2007 model- with a bad back, I had to buy a heavier, better padded pack…no “bags with straps” so to speak for me. I tried a few out, thanks to a local store, and settled with the Gregory as the most comfortable under a 30lb+ load. I try to actually only carry about 25lbs total with consumables, but it can go heavier at times. This pack is comfortable day in and day out, and I love the suspension system on it. One can tighten it down when necessary, to stop the movement, but actually one finds it quite nice, and no more “hip blisters” !! YAY! The bottom of these packs is nearly indestructible– bomb proof as they say…after a season’s use, it appears as tho it were new! This pack should last me many good years’ use.
It is also versatile….I take it on weekenders, on week long hikes, and I plan on using it on a thru hike in 2009. It will definitely serve me well.

While a bit on the heavy end, at least I know I will be comfortable and happy day in and day out on the trail, and my pack will survive the trip, without my having to be ultra careful with it.

In fact, I will be buying another Gregory pack soon…perhaps a Jade 50 for my weekend jaunts!! I would also like to get a bigger pack- I’m waiting for them to come out with their new Deva 85… :D

Peace!

]]> Comment on Arcteryx Needle 65 Backpack by seattle sam http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/weekend-packs/arcteryx-needle-65-backpack/#comment-119 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:02:20 +0000 http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/weekend-packs/arcteryx-needle-65-backpack/#comment-119 This pack fits great. I'm tall and trim and most packs are wider than I am. Not the Needle 65 though. I've carried it on 4 long expeditions already and it is incredibly comfortable. It is also extremely durable, just what i've come to expect from arcteryx. This pack fits great. I’m tall and trim and most packs are wider than I am. Not the Needle 65 though. I’ve carried it on 4 long expeditions already and it is incredibly comfortable. It is also extremely durable, just what i’ve come to expect from arcteryx.

]]> Comment on Burton AK 30L Backpack by cameraman http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/day-packs/burton-ak-30l-backpack/#comment-110 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:35:02 +0000 http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/day-packs/burton-ak-30l-backpack/#comment-110 I just picked up the Burton AK 29L camera backpack at <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2390956-10375679?sid=burtonak&cm_mmc=CJ-_-307926-_-2390956-_-REI.com" rel="nofollow">REI</a>. I cant wait to use it. I've already customized the interior for my camera gear. I love Burton's AK line. I also have the ak cargo pants and the mittens. I just picked up the Burton AK 29L camera backpack at REI. I cant wait to use it. I’ve already customized the interior for my camera gear. I love Burton’s AK line. I also have the ak cargo pants and the mittens.

]]> Comment on UpsideOver 10% Off Coupon Code by jon jon http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/coupons-deals/upsideover-10-off-coupon-code/#comment-61 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:17:38 +0000 http://www.bigbackpacks.com/blog/coupons-deals/upsideover-10-off-coupon-code/#comment-61 The Kelty red cloud 5600 cu.in. pack is one of the best expedition packs I have ever used. It is light weight and can haul up to a 100 pounds with no problem. I have summited 6 of the worlds largest peaks with it and it is still like brand new. Kelty makes one hell of a backpack. The Kelty red cloud 5600 cu.in. pack is one of the best expedition packs I have ever used. It is light weight and can haul up to a 100 pounds with no problem. I have summited 6 of the worlds largest peaks with it and it is still like brand new. Kelty makes one hell of a backpack.

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