Teton 65L Signal backpack, durable and ready for hiking, camping or backpacking. Perfect lightweight travel bag with more room than you think, Granite

Wow! Where do I begin on this pack. GREAT quality! GREAT price! GREAT features! This is my second backpacking pack I've had. And I don't think I'll ever buy another one. If this were to break I'd buy this same one again. This pack is one of the few backpacks I've researched that are ultralight and have pockets on exterior of the pack. Man that was a big seller for me. I wanted a pack that had exterior pockets and was a ultralight pack. This is the one pack I found I really liked. I picked this pack up for $100. MSRP is like $189-$200. So WOW! Great deal. Definitely recommend this pack. There are way to many excellent features it's hard to pick just a few to talk about. But I really like the exterior pockets for an ultralight pack. Most ultralight packs are just a big 55l-65l stuff sack. This one is so much more. Also on the front of the pack. There are cross member buckles. Once you undo those it kinda butterfly opens up. Along the inside of that flap is a zipper that runs the length of the pack and alows super easy access to contents inside bag. This is super handy as it is always hard to have to open your pack and dig to the bottom to get that one item you need. (Toilet paper,ect. ) So this side zipper makes life super easy with this pack. And it is covered by the flap so protected from rain and dust. Also tons of gear attachment loops, D rings, Daisy chain bungie, and straps. (Have to be careful not to over pack this pack as it has room for more than you need.) Last thing is the rainfly/ rain shield cover at bottom of the bag. Man that is super nice. Nothing ruins you hiking/camping trip like a downpour and wet gear. This rain cover is great. It is attached in a compartment at bottom of the bag. Just undo the very strong velco and pull it out and it's attached so you will never loose it. Also I like that is is attached so once it's done raining you can leave it out to dry as you continue you journey/trip. Then pack it back up. I would recommend this pack to everyone. It is adjustable. So can fit anyone who will be using it. Small kids this pack I think might be too big. Maybe just keep it packed light for kids and you would be okay. Also it's comfy. But I need to test it out longer to get a better feel for it. I am 6ft 2in. And 160lbs soaking wet lol. But this pack fits great for me. That's another plus. I hope this review helps. I have not seen many reviews for this bag on YouTube. So maybe I will post one in the future. Thanks and hope this helps you get a better idea of this pack! 🤙

I hiked about 600 miles and 100K feet of elevation gain with a back pack that was a little short on me but did the job while hiking all of the mountains over 4000 feet in NH this year. So when I was done I decided it was time to reward myself with a new pack especially with winter hiking coming and the need to carry more clothing. I am 6 feet tall and a 33" waist with a back measurement is 21.5". I had tried other packs on at many hiking equipment stores but they were more than I wanted to spend or did not fit just right. I bought this pack and was able to adjust it to fit my back perfectly and also be able to cinch up the waist belt for me. It fits very nicely on my body. I have been able to stuff this with clothing and emergency supplies easily and it has a nice feel on the body when filled. Did a hike in the snow last weekend which required micro-spikes and snow shoes, which I was able to attach to the outside of the pack easily (I did need to add a couple metal rings, like a key ring, to a couple locations so I would have places to secure items securely). I believe I read a review that a person could not fit a sleeping bag in the pack. I tested this first after receiving the pack and found that all three (not at the same time) of my sleeping bags fits nicely in the pack when they are in their compression bags. This pack only has about 20 miles on it and there are no signs of wear and tear and it looks like I will be getting just as many miles out of it as I have the others I own. I would strongly recommend this pack. If the manufacturer reads these reviews here are a couple recommendations. 1) I would like to have two water line output holes. I just had to get used to the water coming from the opposite side I was used too (over right shoulder). 2) would like to have "gear loops" on the outside of the pack. I have found other ways to attach gear but this is a nice feature on other packs I own. UPDATE: 1/19/2015 I have used this for about 100 miles of hiking since buying it, mostly winter hiking. Plenty of room for all the extra winter clothes and equipment. I added four metal key rings to strap/gear areas so I would have an area I could run cords/straps thru to attach the snow shoes, microspikes, and butt sled to. I have had no issues with the pack quality or anything else. Feels and fits real nice. UPDATE: 8/4/2015 I have put many more miles on this pack and am still happy with it. I did have to re-sew a section of the zipper on the top pouch, but that is about it for using it just about every other weekend for over a year. It has been scraped along rocks/boulders/trees as there have been many bushwacks to get to the peaks and there are no snags.

Considering the price, this bag is pretty darn good. The material feels high quality and durable, as do all of the straps and zippers. There are plenty of storage compartments, and the main compartment is huge. 60L is a ton of storage. I absolutely love that they include a rain cover, and it's super easy to pull it out and cover the entire bag. All bags should include a rain cover! On the bottom of the shoulder straps, there are adjustment straps to tighten the shoulder straps. The stitching on the adjustment straps was frayed and coming apart straight out of the box, although it doesn't affect functionality at all. Definitely a quality control issue there. All other stitching looks great as far as I can tell. Someone said the waist strap was too short. The adjustment strap itself is super long... I only have a size 30 waist but I have close to 2 feet of extra strap adjustability, so unless your waist size is over 60 inches then I don't see how the strap could be too short. The waist belt itself (the canvas support part that attaches to the bag) isn't very large and doesn't come around to the front of your body at all - just the sides of your waist - which means the waist pocket is tiny and mostly useless. I'd like to keep my phone in the hip pocket, but it doesn't fit, and I don't have a very big phone (iPhone 13, the smaller sized one). It's only big enough for a men's wallet or something small like a headlamp. I've spent a decent amount of time adjusting the bag for comfort and walking around my house with 20lbs of weights and blankets stuffed inside. There is a ton of adjustability with this bag. Adjusting the torso is a little confusing. There is a strap underneath the lumbar/back padding that needs to be tightened or loosened to hold the bag into position along the aluminum frame. Hard to explain, but you can do it. After quite a bit of adjustment, I can't quite get the shoulder straps to feel comfortable. It's close, but there's still some discomfort there, and I know that I couldn't comfortably complete a day hike with this thing on, let alone a multi-day trip. The padding on the back and waist is very comfortable, but the airflow could be better. Just walking around my house with 20lbs of gear caused my back to start sweating. It's way better than any other backpack that I own, though. There's a pass-through for a hydration tube, but only on the right side. I prefer it on my left, and I wish there were options for both. Not a big deal, though. The bottom-most sleeping bag pouch is a little tight... I was able to jam my REI Trailmade 20 sleeping bag into it, and it zipped shut, but it took a bit of effort. It just barely fits. If you're using a 20 degree bag, you might have trouble fitting it into this bag. Anything thinner/lighter than that should fit just fine. Overall, for under $70, this pack is pretty nice. At 5'10 150lbs, it's not the most comfortable for me personally, but I think for a slightly larger person this would be a great option. I chose to return this and pick up an REI Trailmade 60 pack on sale for $100 as I find it to be a bit more comfortable, but if you're on a budget, this Teton isn't a bad choice at all. Quality product.

I’ve had this backpack for a few months now and I love it! As someone just getting started in backpacking, I was looking for the best quality I could get without breaking the bank. This pack has exceeded my expectations. First off, I have several Teton Sports products and love them! I have their Trailhead Ultralight sleeping bag (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JTLKCC/) and it fits perfectly in the Hiker 3700 sleeping bag compartment without needing any additional compression straps. The main compartment is surprisingly large. I can pack three days of food, stove, pot, fuel, extra clothes and a sleeping pillow (Teton Sports ComfortLite) with room to spare. The pouch on top is perfect for items you use more often or when taking a quick break (i.e. first aid kid, snacks, maps, etc.). The pouch on the waist belt is great for stuff you need without taking the pack off (compass, camera & phone). A few additional details that may help people: 1.) I’m 6’3” and 220 lbs. I think I’m pushing the limit on the height limit for this bag. It’s still comfortable when wearing but I really need another inch or so for an absolute perfect fit. If you’re over 6’ tall, make sure you measure your torso length. My torso is 22” and I’m right at the limit (maybe a little over). 2.) The description on Amazon states this pack will hold a 2.5L hydration bladder but Teton Sports says it will handle 3.0L on their website. After receiving a VERY quick and courteous response from Teton Sports, I ordered the 3.0L Platypus Big Zip (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KZGYLS/) taking their word on it. Not only does the 3.0L fit with a Sawyer inline filter (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034VR8ES/) attached, but there’s room to spare. 3.) The description says this pack is good for a 3 or 4 day outing which is probably accurate for a newbie like me. I think you could probably get enough supplies for a longer outing if you know what you’re doing. 4.) I have the Teton Sports XXL self-inflating sleeping pad (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009L1MF7A/) which easily straps on the outside of this pack and you hardly know it’s there. I plan on getting the regular size pad once I start doing more extended hikes where size and weight starts to make a real difference. All in all, this is a fantastic backpack. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for good quality and many features at an affordable price.

Excellent pack, especially for the price! I bought this last fall but wanted to wait until I took it backpacking before writing this review. In the meantime I took it on 3 car-camping trips and was very happy with how roomy the upper compartment was and the location and size of the external pockets. The 2 pockets in the lid are large enough to hold a lot of smaller gear and personal items; really helped me stay organized. I also bought the Teton Ultralight +5 Sleeping bag and, YES, it does fit into the lower sleeping bag compartment...but just barely. So make sure your sleeping bag has its own compressible stuff sack and can be compressed fairly small. The attached rain cover came in handy during a brief rain shower and is easily accessible. FINALLY, this past weekend I took it out on the trail; Maddron Bald Loop, 17.3 miles, difficulty 4 and 5 out of 5, Great Smoky Mountains.The hip belt is super comfortable. I am 6'0" and lanky so most hip belts start to become uncomfortable on my bony hips. But this belt fits and wears perfectly. This is my first pack with a water bladder compartment: it (plus a good water bladder) is a godsend! I struggled a little the first day trying to get the shoulder and chest straps, etc. adjusted properly for my narrow frame. But these straps are easily adjustable while hiking so overall I was very happy with the fit and comfort. I even used the heavy canvas carrying loop on the back of the bag to hoist my entire pack into the air from a tree to 'bear proof' it for the night while sleeping. Although I've only put the pack to the test once so far, and Maddron Bald is definitely a good test, the zippers and stitching seem to be very durable and I believe this pack should last me for a very long time. And for less that $80! Comparable packs I was looking at were starting around $110. I am super pleased with this pack and the sleeping bag I purchased. Teton Sports has made a new and loyal customer out of me! The attached pic is at back country site 29 on the Maddron Bald Loop.

GREAT pack that allowed for a GREAT adventure with my kids! I recently took a 3 day, 15 mile backpacking trip with my two oldest daughters (ages 7 & 9). I knew they'd need to carry at least some of their own items during the trip, so I set out to find the perfect pack for them... and wow, did I ever! The Teton Sports Summit 1500 was ideal! Loaded with pockets, pouches, and straps, this pack has everything a larger multi-day pack has, just in a more compact size. We were able to fill each of their packs with their own sleeping bag, clothes, and food for the entire three days. They carried around 12-15 pounds each, and finished the hike saying it was extremely comfortable the entire time. The built in rain cover came in very handy as well when we got caught in a surprise downpour! Although I know this pack is marketed as an overnight pack for adults (which I'm sure it's well suited for), it really is incredibly versatile and practical for anyone with backpacking enthusiast children like myself.

I'm not a professional. I just started backpacking. In a way, I think this might work better if you're an experienced backpacker. You'll better know how to pack, how much, and what all the straps are for. There are to my eyes and experience two big flaws with this backpack. For me and my daughter, the shoulder straps kept digging into our shoulders. It gave me severe rash from just one day of use, and the muscle around her collarbone swelled up and it looks like it was bruised from the pack. The other big flaw is that the hip strap is too short. I'm 6'2" 200lbs, and that hip strap was way to tight. There was no noticeable way to extend it. All told there are just too many straps and buckles, some which are very confusing to a new backpacker like me. We went and bought some deuter backpacks at REI on clearance for just $40 more than what I paid for these, and I repacked it with the exact same configuration as I did with the Teton. It's night and day. I didn't get a chance to really use this in the return period and now I'm stuck with two backpacks that are, for me, unusable.

I was going to say that this is a great pack at the low end of the price range. Now, after using it for a year on a half dozen outings, I'm going to remove the caveat. It's a great pack. I'm not going to comment on the size of the main compartment, because that's a function of the size of the pack -- this one is 75L / 4600 cu in, and that's about what it holds. About a quarter of the space is the sleeping bag compartment, and I can smash my 25 year old 20 degree North Face bag in there just fine. There are two straps attached to the bottom of the bag for a sleeping mat (or anything else), a nice touch. The outside mesh pockets (one each side) easily hold a 1L Nalgene bottle. When I first put it on, I thought the fit was horrible, but there are just so many ways to adjust this pack that after some fiddling, I was able to get it to fit perfectly, with the load riding on the hips and steadied by the shoulders -- as it should be. I also like being able to access the main compartment in 3 different ways. I do have a couple of little niggles, though, that keep this pack from being absolute nirvana. 1) the outside side pockets are very narrow; a mag light fits, a small (1/5" x3"x4") lantern does not. Furthermore, because the zipper goes all the way down, they really are meant only for long, narrow objects -- items at the top fall out if the pocket is unzipped all the way. 2) I like the built-in lumbar pack, but a way to keep the straps from coming out when not in use would help. 3) There are a lot of straps on this thing. The compression straps do help balance the load, but if you try loading this thing in the dark, it's almost impossible to find the right one. But those are small nits. With packs like this on the market, why would anyone pay $400+ for the top name brands? TETON Sports limited lifetime warrantee adds peace of mind, and makes this one a no-brainer.