Reviews & Ratings for Terra Nova Laser 20 Pack — 5 reviews — Page 1

The pack seems to be fairly well made,its a light pack a little over 11oz so they used light weight materials. I bought it for a day pack witch it should work good for, I can fit everything I carry on a hike in it.I carry small bottles of propel they fit into the bottle pockets nicely.Hopefully the pack holds up ok time will tell.

This is almost the perfect daypack for me. I was looking for a bag that would be light and pack small on a longer backpacking trip but could also double as a great running backpack or all-around backpack by itself. The material is light but seems sturdy enough, and well-made. I love all of the features - the hip belt pockets, the water bottle pockets, mesh pockets with compression cords, one smaller pocket, the water bladder compatibility, and pretty spacious main compartment. The sternum strap is even height-adjustable! It's been really great for traveling with. I just took it on an overnight trip out-of-state and all of the pockets were perfect for organization. I only wish the shoulder straps could be tightened further. I'm a 5'4" woman, about 120lbs, and when I took this backpack on a test run I found the straps were just a bit too long for the pack to be securely fitted against my back. At the same time, the hip belt rides pretty high, even on me. I'll try to find a way to shorten the shoulder straps, and then it should be perfect.

I bought this for adventure racing. My 15-year-old pack (GoLite 24) was finally worn out. This one caught my eye because it was about the same capacity with a much lower price than similar packs.
When it first came, I couldn't believe how light it was. REALLY light! The material was so light, I was concerned about durability. The elastic cinch straps were very thin.
Before racing with it, I used it a few times for light training. The major issue I had was size. I am 6'4", and this pack only comes in one size. I couldn't get it to adjust low enough to sit solidly on my hips. But I thought it would work OK.
The first race I could use it in was the USARA National Championship - a serious test to any gear! We raced 26 hours; in mud, rain, sometimes bush-whacking through dense rhododendrons (and a few thorns), throwing it in and out of a canoe, and STUFFING it totally full of enough water, clothing, and food to last the entire race.
From a feature standpoint, it was awesome. Easy to access four pouches on the go - zippered front belt pockets and the two "bottle" pouches were great for holding quick-grab food. There's one smaller zip pouch on top which was good for important items like keys, cell phone, cash, etc. My water bladder fit in it just fine, in a divided chamber inside, and easy hose routing.
The fit issue caught up to me after several hours carrying a full load. The main problem was that the chest strap sat so high it pushed into my collarbone's "tips" below my neck. Th...
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My first Terra Nova product. Very well thought out. Now lets see how ot lasts.

higly visable/ light daypack