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I like the concept and many details of this pack, and the price is very reasonable, but have a few questions and concerns. Try as i might to reduce my load, i'm still usually up into a 55–65-liter pack for multiple-day, non-winter outings. It goes up from there in the cold months. But maybe adding a front pouch like the Z-Packs front-mounting Utility Pack, i might be able to get the 40-liter size to work. The hip pockets on this pack look larger than most, so that might help. Even with all that, it might be a little small. Another sizing thing — my torso is about 20.5 inches, just over the top of the listed range for the M/L size, so it might be a little short on me. Elsewhere, i see it mentioned that the total "wrap" of the waistbelt is 26.5 inches. Is this the distance from the end of the padded area, around the back, to the end of the padded area on the other side? I've tried some packs where the padding stopped just short of covering the body ends of my pelvis so that only the webbing strap contacted there. I've got a 37-inch (or so, depending on the time of year) waist, and i need about 30–31 inches or so of "wrap" on the padding (if i'm interpreting that term correctly). My comfy (but heavy) Osprey Xenith 88 i use in winter has padding that extends about 32 inches. Another concern is that i don't see any strapping on the exterior of the pack that would allow for lashing on something like a rolled tent or sleeping bag across either the bottom or top. Sometimes after a resupply for a longer (5-day or so) stretch, something normally carried in side the pack gets moved outside to temporarily make room for extra food and/or water. I've yet to find a good use for shoulder-strap pockets. I like to carry a pint or so of electrolyte drink in a bottle bungied to a shoulder strap, so having the pockets built in is a downside as they get in the way of that. Also, i usually carry my "working" water bottle (the one i drink from as i'm hiking) in a pouch that i attach to the waistbelt so it rides on my hip. It's usually a simple connection between the pouch and the belt, but from the photos, it's not clear whether the belt pockets might interfere with this.

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The pack has a strap over the top, and daisy chains on the back, so there is ability to strap on external gear. However, this pack might not be the right choice for you. The total wrap is 26.5", so a bit smaller than you prefer, and the torso length and volume are also a bit less than you prefer. The shoulder strap pockets here are designed for phones and other small gear items, but not for bottles, so I think they work really nicely but also many not fit your style.
dandurstonAppreciate the response, thanks! I think you're right; this isn't quite right for me. One of a string of near misses. The Six Moon Designs Fusion 65 had a similar issue; the lashing straps were about four inches too short. The Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 had the same issue with the short waist belt padding for the one that was supposed to be my size. Am trying the next size up to see if that works. I've recently been using a North Face Banchee 65 which is a little larger than i need and a little heavier than i'd like (3 pounds, 9 ounces), but it's sturdy, has the features i prefer, and can hold some extra weight if the situation calls for and still be comfortable. I come from a background of having used a Kelty Super Tioga external frame pack (at 5 pounds+), so it's been an evolution. All good!
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