Reviews & Ratings for Mountainsmith Day TLS Lumbar Pack — 17 reviews — Page 1

Ran 25 miles of the AT in central VA in mid July carrying up to 12 lbs in this pack. I added the strapettes and hooked my 11L Ribz pack up the front and to the bottom and top of the TLS. The daypack was snug and comfortable the whole way. Despite my water treatment equipment hanging in a mini sack off the rear, secured by the bungee cord, and carrying a max of about 1.75 quarts of water in pack and bottle compartment, it remained snug to the body, not bouncy. Sweat about 5.5 quarts of water that day, but have no recollection of feeling overheated or clammy around the waist with the cushy back and wide, hip grabbing belt (wore nylon pants, a wicking shirt and wicking underwear underneath). Most shoulder packs put most if not all of the weight on the shoulders. The TLS allows you to transfer most of the weight off the shoulders to the hips where it's more comfortable. The TLS is in my opinion the perfect answer for trail runners looking for a snug, comfortable trail running/camping experience.

I just bought this pack and received it today. I will definitely write a post-use review later, but I couldn't resist saying something now.

This is a quality built pack. The belt is snug yet stretchy, and it is very wide and secure. The pack grabs your hips and pulls into your spine. Loaded up and cinched, it seems to become a part of you, promising not to annoyingly jump around, something I look for as a trail runner. Putting it on with a load is very encouraging. The zippers and construction are top notch. It feels very durable. No question it can take some abuse.

I selected this pack for trail running with a Ribz front pack, giving me 25 L of carry volume and a body centered load for increased stability. I looked at combining small volume backpacks with the Ribz front pack, but I wanted weight transferred down to my hips. The lack of decent belt systems on such backpacks (that do more than stabilize the swing of the load) and no rigidity in the back panel meant most of the weight would be carried on my shoulders, making me very uncomfortable at an initial max combined carry weight of 19 lbs. The Day TLS was the perfect solution. I can't wait to actually hit the trail with it.

The center compartment will hold about 2 days of compactly packed dehydrated food (in my case 2.3 lbs x 2) and there is a front pocket that can hold my Golite Poncho and a mid-weight poly-fleece shirt. I'll put a wide mouth mixing bottle for protein shakes and veggie drinks in the bottle carrier on...
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Excellent pack for day use. Strong material and stiching with heavy duty zippers. Be sure to get the optional shoulder harness should you decide to load this baby up.

I already had the Tour and was looking for the same thing with more capacity. Especially good for winter and shoulder season hiking when I need a place to ditch a jkt or sweater. I also use it for fly fishing.

'My Day TLS has replaced my book bag as my daily carrier. Can't wait to hit the trail with it. I like its capacity and comfort...its ability to carry two nalgene bottles. I have purchased the shoulder straps (sold separately )."

I saw a friend and thought is very nice to climb with. All your needs nothing more can be attached or fit in the bag.

I purchased my first Mountainsmith Day Pack 25 years ago. The color was heritage red. Wherever I went, working, traveling, hiking, camping, it was always with me. I could wear it on my shoulder, back, or just carry it in hand. It was extremely useful for carrying light gear. Finally, after all those years of constant use, it was time to give it away and purchase a new one.

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I hike in high elevations on weekends. Usually I'll go ten to fifteen miles in a day. This pack lets me carry everything I need for a safe and comfortable day trip. I use it with the strappettes which are sold separately. if you do a lot of day hiking you should look at this pack. I really like the size of it.

Used in the field during Ethnographic excursions. Like the all round fit of the lumbar pack and the pocket locations of both water and sml.mesh pockets on the belt, large enough to carry what I need, but small enough not to over load. The Strapettes Harness is a worth while investment when carrying water in both pockets,32oz.Nalgene bottles fit very well,also 32oz military canteens.

My son loved the bag.