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Best in class

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT

Best in class

Davo from Golden, Colorado

The Bullet (in various incarnations) has been my go-to day-hiking bag for around a decade now. It has been redesigned over time, but in some ways it's never been better. It is small, but big enough. It encourages smart packing, rather than carrying the kitchen sink. (It doesn't have a padded back panel, so you need to arrange the contents smartly as well.) It has a main compartment and a front pocket for smaller items, so you're not blundering around trying to find which gosh-darn pocket you put something in (one caveat: the front pocket zipper is shorter than in the past and you can't stuff quite as much into it). The Bullet's good for a hike, or on a bike, but I've used it for a month's travel overseas in warm countries -- my only bag for weeks of ultralight travel in the tropics. Or Vegas. It's a great airline bag, too. If it seems a little small for you, I'd recommend the new Hollowpoint -- a 20-liter pack much like the 16-liter Bullet. Read more

Great balance of minimalist & function!

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Great balance of minimalist & function!

Granitejunkie from Fresno, CA

I've used numerous hydration packs and small packs and they were often too small or heavier than necessary or had poor shoulder straps or lacked a waist belt, etc. This pack is an exceptional balance of lightweight minimalist pack while retaining durability and a comfortable and functional harness system (built in whistle on chest strap is a safety plus too...easy to miss that feature!) I use it as a small climbing/crag pack or summit pack. I mainly searched for a pack like this to climb long routes or F/As with. Can make it ride higher on the back, can hold lightweight hiking boots plus the essentials cleanly. Impressively light for its durability. Nice tip from previous review on self storage sack. The "rubber" protected lash points work. I personally would love if it had a thin mesh or nylon fabric cover pocket on the inside back panel to put a removable closed cell foam pad for comfort to prevent odd shaped objects that can poke your back. Could also be used to better hold … Read more

The perfect peakbagger pack!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:01 GMT

The perfect peakbagger pack!

backpkr2005 from No. Scituate, RI

After trying 2 other small, light fastpack for summiting from basecamp. This one is has the right combination lightweight but not light on features or comfort. It allows me to leave my Osprey 65 at basecamp and take along the basics (rainshell, water, a couple of snacks, headlamp) and still have room for my DSLR and fastpack to the summit. The straps are comfy and it wears like iron. I use the front pocket like a "stuff sack" and reverse stuff the pack and straps into it and zip it shut. Its small size fit just right at the top od the spindrift collar in my trail pack. That is my only suggestion for future improvements, make the pocke zipper dual sided and add a couple of lash points to clip it to the ladder ties on the outside of your pack if you're packing a full load. Read more

It's the smallest bottomless pit ever!

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT

It's the smallest bottomless pit ever!

City Grrrl from New York City, NY

Don't let it's size fool you. This bag can hold a lot of stuff. I can easily fit my harness, shoes, chalk bag, water bottle, wallet & keys, a Clif bar or two, AND whatever book I'm reading at the time in this bag. Aside from climbing uses, this is a great city commuter bag - whether on foot or on a bike - this bag holds all your daily needs and leaves room for whatever you pick up along the way. Super lightweight, a waist strap for when you've got to hunker down and run to catch the train or bus or when you're riding a bike. This is the best little backpack I've ever owned. Read more

The Perfect Day Pack

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMT

The Perfect Day Pack

Not A Climber from New York City

Every time I go on a trip, I'm unhappy with the day bag I bring. With the Bullet, the search is finally over. My husband and I shared this bag during our recent vacation traveling through Mexico. We could both fit everything we needed for the day into this bag (guide books, rain gear, water, sunscreen, etc) and it was never too heavy. It's big enough to hold everything but not so big you bring everything. Plus, when it's empty, it's super light, so you never mind bringing it along. The all-black design is sleek enough for use in the city and the design is rugged enough for years of use. Love it! Read more