Maelstrom Hiking Backpack Camping Backpack 40L Waterproof Hiking Daypack with Rain Cover Lightweight Travel Backpack Blue

Well designed and constructed with many useful pockets and functions. Easy, multi-point adjustments allow comfortable fit. Room for a water bladder and everything else. The rain fly is a nice touch and easy to get on quickly. The pockets in the belt are the best, I can grab my phone for pictures without taking everything off. Such a great deal and has lasted through a few trips already with no issues. Read more

This backpack is awesome for my needs. I use it for hiking, going to the gym, and going to work. Its light-weight, durable, and extremely affordable. There are many compartments for all sorts of different items I need to carry, including a couple that I didnt even discover until months after purchase. The first one lasted me a few years before one or two of the zippers started acting up. At the price point, I was pretty happy about that lifespan. I was pleasantly surprised that, instead of being 100% identical, one of the compartments had an extra zipper that made that pocket so much more useful. Highly recommended from someone like me who puts a lot more hard-core miles on backpacks than the average person. Read more

Amazing backpack. Photos match the product & description. Very comfortable to wear & has enough pockets to me all of your needs. For anyone looking for a hiking backpack or need a backpack for any outdoor events think long-term and get this backpack because it will last you a lifetime made of waterproof material and includes the waterproofing shield definitely recommend your friends and family! Read more

In the short time I have owned this 40L backpack, I have really put it to the test. It's been on 3 day hikes, 5 overnight backpacking trips, and trips on an airplane. This Maelstrom Hiking Backpack is actually of decent quality and well-stitched. So far I've had no failures in the straps, buckles, cordage, pockets, or anything else. It wipes down clean and airs out fresh after every trip. There are plenty of pockets and pouches along with two water bottle pockets to either side for balanced water carry. The zippers have been no issue whatsoever. They are quality and never bind of snag. The straps all stay put and adjust the way you expect them to. The buckles seem sturdy and snap on and off exactly as expected. If you are hiking overnight I think this is a good option at 40L. If you are going for multiple nights, it's likely you will want something bigger. In my experience, it holds 25 lbs comfortably. I have had up to 35 lbs in it but it was really hard on my shoulders not matter how I adjusted it. Trying to stuff what you need into this smaller pack for multiple days backpack camping is tough. It's really hard to settle the pack in the right way so that it hangs properly for ease of carry. One good thing about the size, is that this backpack will easily fit into overhead bins as a carry-on if you are flying. I've had it on overnight and a 3-night plane trip and I easily fit what I needed into this pack. It seems to spot-clean pretty easily. I have just used cold water on a cloth so far and it's gotten out typical camping dirt and grime. If it takes on any camp odors like smoke, I have gotten it to air out in a couple of days hanging up in my garage. In summary, this is a great starter pack for an extended day hike or overnight backpacking/camping for someone new to camping that wants to see if they like it without spending much more money on a name brand pack. Ultimately, I upgraded to the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55L backpack for backpack camping as I needed something more suited for 2 - 5 day overnight excursions with heavy water carry. I do still use this Maelstrom 40L whenever I fly out for a night or two. Read more

I always wear the backpack when my wife and I hike. I had been using an old nylon backpack for a while now (I think my son had used it for his college days), and when I put water, and other stuff, in it, the straps would get a little cheeky on my shoulders, but I never complained! My wife, though, surprised me with this new backpack, and I am so jazzed, as it is bigger, better, has more features (like the two built-in fanny packs, the two straps--one for the chest and one lower--the inside pocket for a camelpack (sp?), and the convenient ports for ear-bud wires). I am sure I am missing something, but, nevertheless, it is the very best and coolest backpack I have ever worn! She got me the red version, and it is as cool as a red Ferrari! Read more