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

I have the Teton Scout 3400 and love that bag, the brand got my loyalty with their affordable products and great customer service and marketing. I wanted to try another bag from their "ultralight" line this year and went with this one (Summit 1500) to use as a day pack. The construction is fantastic as are the materials used. There are TONS of pockets and straps to secure gear (including two ice pick velcro straps which I think can also be used for a small hatchet or poles, if you're into that). Even as an ultralight pack, it feels sturdy.It is wicked small, though. I am 5'10"-5'11" and I had to let the shoulder straps nearly all the way out. It could probably fit someone up to 6' or so. This is a daypack though, so it's not too big of a deal as long as you know it is going to be relatively small. I might return it to try the Hiker 3700 or a larger onebut not because this pack has any problems, just because it is a bit on the small side... or maybe I'll keep this and just buy another pack to add to my lineup!Last drawback is that the side mesh pockets are insanely small. I usually use Nalgene water bottles, not a hydration pack, so some people may not care...but I was sad I couldn't use these pockets to hold my usual water bottles. They will work for keys, a knife, etc. etc. Just something to keep in mind.Even with these two minor details, go Teton, 5 stars.Edit: 2 hours laterI've stuffed the pack full and part of what I really like about this pack is that the internal frame helps you fit a lot of gear without any sag...ALSO, a Nalgene bottle WILL fit in the mesh pockets...just not super deep. But it is held secure. So, the only issue now is the size...and with a full pack it feel pretty good but in order to have it fit on my back well, the hip belt rides pretty high. Will continue to work on this but it's looking better and better.

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.