Light, dry, comfortable - Outdoor Research Drycomp Vertex Sack

This pack has a pretty clever design. The waist belt and the shoulder straps double as compression straps. It's limited how far it will compress, but with a pretty full load, it compresses down nicely. Using it as a day pack, it is reasonably comfortable, very light, and thoroughly waterproof. The only odd thing (a flaw in my opinion) is that it is marketed as having a hydration compartment, but a

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