REI Co-op

Features

1. Removable framesheet stays and top lid let you create a minimalist configuration for incredible weight savings
2. Minimalist configuration weighs a scant 2 lbs.
3. Precurved hipbelt is designed to cradle your hip bones for a natural fit and evenly distribute load weight without sagging
4. Hipbelt webbing system allows you to use a natural forward pulling motion for quick easy cinching and precise adjustment
5. Hipbelt has a zippered pocket for on-the-go access to essentials such as snacks and lip balm; lash points on the other side let you attach a camera bag or GPS pouch
6. Precurved dual-density padded shoulder straps match your anatomy for nonbinding comfort and stability
7. Back panel features mesh-covered perforated foam for breathability and a fixed suspension system for low weight and easy use
8. Twin aluminum tubular stays and a precurved perforated HDPE framesheet maximize structure and minimize weight
9. Under the lid an over-the-top compression strap pulls the load in close to your back and provides a place for lashing on climbing ropes or other bulky items
10. Over-the-top compression strap has a thin storage pocket to stash a few small essentials; includes a key clip and a rip-and-stick closure to secure cash and ID
11. Deep catch-all front pocket keeps large often-used items within easy reach
12. 2 mesh pockets on each side hold water bottles and other stowables
13. Water-resistant zippers on top and front pockets and a rip-and-stick closure on the pocket underneath the lid allow you to safely store valuables away from the elements
14. Multiple lash points on the top pocket and front of pack provide attachment points to carry additional gear
15. Quick-release bottom straps accommodate a sleeping pad; side compression straps secure both large and small loads for increased stability
16. Hydration sleeve and hanging clips hold a variety of reservoirs (sold separately); dual exit ports allow you to route a drinking tube over either shoulder
17. Simple lightweight tool attachment points let you quickly lash trekking poles ice axes or other tools to the pack
18. Sew-free construction on lash points helps reduce weight without sacrificing strength
19. 140-denier ripstop nylon construction provides increased durability without added weight; polyurethane coating adds weather resistance
20. Discussing the REI Flash 65 pack Backpacker April '09 put it this way ''Wrong question: Who should get this pack? Right question: Who shouldn�t?�