AN's Review of the Columbia TreadLite 22L Pack.
Specs can be found:
TreadLite 22 at Sierra Trading Post
Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post
Excellent day/overnight pack!Specs can be found:
TreadLite 22 at Sierra Trading Post
Originally submitted at Sierra Trading Post
By AN | AL on the Trail from PNW on 2/12/2013
Cons: Straps Are Way Too Long
Best Uses: Overnights, Dayhikes
This is a really awesome pack. I get swamp back really easily, and the trampoline back of this pack kept me nice and cool during a 4 mile up, 4 mile down, 3200' gain day hike. Plenty of organization in the pack. It has mesh organizers in the main compartment, as well as a zippered pocket up top. As a lightweight backpacker, I can easily get 1-2 nights worth of gear in this pack.
The only "negative" of this pack is the extemely long straps. I'm 5'6", 155lbs and a 32" waist and I had the waist belt sinched nearly all the way. The shoulder straps are extremely long as well, too long for the recommended torso length (even for thicker individual). However, I'm used to cutting off extra straps to shave the grams, so not too big a deal.
The only "negative" of this pack is the extemely long straps. I'm 5'6", 155lbs and a 32" waist and I had the waist belt sinched nearly all the way. The shoulder straps are extremely long as well, too long for the recommended torso length (even for thicker individual). However, I'm used to cutting off extra straps to shave the grams, so not too big a deal.
The extra webbing I cut off.
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