This is definitely a great pack! - Mountainsmith Apex 60 L Backpack

Updating my review after my first time actually camping with the bag for 2 days and over 20 miles of hiking.
This bag works great! I had about 35 pounds of gear in the bag and a lot of the hike was uphill but the wishbone hip belt really plays a great part in hugging your hips in a way that you do not feel any uncomfortable rubbing while distributing the weight perfectly.Nothing on this bag including the zippers or buckles seem cheap or flimsy and I was pretty rough on this bag.
The padding is great I can really see how this could handle 60 pounds if you wanted but I do not know what you would have to make it that heavy.
My only negative point I have with this pack is the padding for your back is so great that you will sweat wearing this, the airflow is not the best back there but like i said this thing is pretty strong and can hold heavier loads comfortably besides being sweaty.
Overall this is a really great bag keeps everything organized and easy to get too. Bottom straps held my thermarest solite sleeping bad nicely. I had also a cheap huge 45 degree sleeping bag, 3 days worth of food and clothes, gallon of water (no water on site), and minimo jetboil with canister, all easily packed in this bag. With room to spare.

Great starter pack for those looking for something that is bigger than a 50 liter but not a monstrous 80 or 100 liter.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.