High Sierra Appalachian 75

Internal Frame Pack  9.5/10

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High Sierra Appalachian 75
Available for $129.99, the High Sierra Appalachian 75 Internal Frame Pack offers a great value with its top-loading design and a generous capacity. The backpack has a gusseted drawstring closure at the top and a drop-bottom sleeping bag compartment at the bottom. We liked that you could pack and unpack the sleeping bag separately from all the other gear. Comfort is another benefit of this High Sierra pack. While at 6.54 pounds it’s not as super lightweight as some other brands, it’s still designed for comfort. The straps and frame bar are easy to adjust to your height and weight, so it distributes the weight of the pack evenly. We were satisfied with the high-quality materials and durable zippers too.

Key specifications (for large-sized backpack, comes also in small and medium):

  • Capacity: 75 liters
  • Weight: 6.54 pounds
  • Access points: Top/bottom/front
  • Trip I’d love to take it on: Continental divide traverse through Glacier National Park.
  • Strengths

    Contoured frame bar is adjustable so it rests against your back comfortably

    Your back stays cool thanks to pack’s airflow channels

    Sleeping bag fits in drop-bottom compartment

    Good-quality materials and strong zippers

    Lets you access water bladder without removing the pack

    Holds plenty of gear with several pockets

    Rain cover included in an easy-to-reach pocket

    Weaknesses

    Hip straps do not have an integrated pouch
    Heavier than other high-end backpacks

     

    As an avid golfer and tennis player for most of his life, he enjoys researching the latest in golf and tennis technology as well as analyzing his own game. He has been a writer and reviewer for a dozen years… See more about S. Dee Davis

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