Amazon Basics Internal Frame Backpack

I'm only 5'-4". Perhaps this bag is too big for me, but I mainly bought it for "emergency preparedness" and then have ended up using it as I venture into the world of backpack camping. In my opinion, the only thing missing are pockets along the waist buckle. Other packs have that option and it would be a nice place to store a phone, lip balm, or snack.A few things: I LOVE all the pockets/straps/features, however, some of them are hard to find because of the black on black color. Some contrast stitching would make it a lot easier to find things. There is a rainfly, but it might take you awhile to find it and there IS a bladder pouch and hose slot (it's on the right side if you are wearing your pack). I love the two mesh pockets at the bottom which I am just flexible enough to reach around and grab a water bottle. The side zippered pockets are great for a first aid kit, etc.I like that you can separate the bottom compartment for shoes/fuel OR you can unzip it to just create a single large space, and if you have voluminous clothing, the 5L extension at the top is very nice as are the two "brain" pockets (at the very top of the pack) that zipper from opposite sides to ensure you can put keys and anything you don't want to get wet on the inside and nothing will fall out if you want to put things in the more easily accessible outside brain pocket.There are 3 sets of straps for securing the pack to your body. The set attached to the waist buckle. Then there is a set at the typical place all backpacks have them, by your obliques. Then there is the third, higher up straps near your shoulders that help keep the pack tight to your back. I could use a longer set of these because the pack is never fully against my back which I guess is because of my height. As long as I don't "overpack" (more than 20% of my body weight) it isn't an issue, although if anything makes me buy another pack it will be this AND the desire for waist pockets.Finally, there is a place to strap poles, sleeping pad, etc.Overall, well-made, lots of features, reasonable price.

(75L pack) Haven't put it to use yet, but these are my first impressions with pictures.Was looking for pack with plenty of storage and pockets, with webbing on the outside for expansion packs or lashing gear/equipment as necessary. This is a stellar pack and worth more than I paid for it, for sure. High quality metal zippers, not-cheap plastic buckles. More pockets than I will have stuff. Stitching seems quality, and adjustable height shoulder straps to customize a quality fit.Inside is mostly one large space for gear. There is an elastic pocket sewn to the back portion of the pack as a divider, presumably to hold water bladder (as large as you need)b though itbis sewn slightly low in the pack. There is a velcro hanger loop for the bladder, and a hole for the hose that exits over the right shoulder. The frame piece is contained in a zippered puch at the back, narrow and slim but another opportunity for storage.The 'cap' of the pack has a pocket inside that covers most of the space, much larger capacity than my splayed hand. It also has one on the outside, larger than my splayed hand. Both zippered.Front pocket has a U-shaped zipper approximately 12" tall and 6" wide, with reasonable depth to accommodate gear. Outside this pocket is a single line of webbing for affixing molle-style pouches or other equipment.2 cylindrical zippered pockets, one on each side, large enough to comfortably hold a 32oz Gatorade bottle.2 small elastic-topped, half mesh water bottle pockets, one on each side, comfortably hold a 20oz plastic water bottle with clearance to spare. Maybe not highly accessible while wearing the pack, depending on how long and flexible your arms are.Bottom compartment with double-zipper opens plenty wide. Stuff a modest-sized sleeping bag, pair of footwear, mess kit, or whatever else. Most of the width and depth of the pack, and about 9" high.Smaller verticle zippered pouch, bigger than my splayed hand, that comes with a rain fly. Ample room for more storage of small (especially flatter) items.Lashing straps underneath pack for a rolled item, and another set above to lash something to bottom front. Several other pairs of loops, webbing, and straps with buckles to fix more gear to theboack or cinch a full pack tight.Shoulder and hip straps have high density foam padding for comfort. Plastic D-rings on shoulder straps, and elastic band to help hold hyration hose or other equipment.I'm highly impressed with this pack. Only negatives I can see sre small: lack of pockets or webbing on hip straps lose an opportinity for more carrying potential. A dedicated pouch for hydration pack accessible from outside the pack would be ideal, but the oppirtunity for an oversized bladder thanks internal capacity of pack offsets that. Maybe a better handle for lifting a loaded pack. That's all I can really see that could use improvement, but my expectations were already well exceeded.