Comfortable and snug for trail running - Mountainsmith Day TLS Lumbar Pack

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.

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