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Swiss Gear has designed the Jaeger Midsized Panel Load Internal Frame pack with padded contoured shoulder straps and shock absorption, easing your load whether hiking an urban street or outdoor trail. Hydration compatible for a 2 liter reservoir (not included0, it measures 22 by 12 by 7inches and has a capacity of 2900 cubic inches. Stow your gear in the divided main compartment with bottom zippered access. A front stow away system and two side mesh stash pockets for water bottles or other items offer quick access. A detachable pocket on the shoulder strap secures your GPS while the easy access media pocket with its waterproof zipper holds your MP3 player. Constructed with frame sheet and aluminum stay it also has a padded adjustable back panel with lumbar support. Specifications: • Size: 22 in x 12 in. x 7 in. • Capacity: 2900 cu. in.

Technical Details

-Adjustable sternum strap with integrated whistle buckle
-Padded, contoured adjustable shoulder straps with shock absorption, padded adjustable back panel with lumbar support
-Front pocket with organizer for hiking gear, detachable GPS pocket on shoulder strap
-2 side mesh stash pockets hold water bottles or other quick access items
-Hydration compatible for 2 liter reservoir (not included)
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 "Great for trips, but not well suited for an everyday pack" 2010-07-24
By Steffen G. Oeser (Oahu, HI)
Pros -
Good quality. I've had it a couple months and use it every day. Only one toggle has broken off (the second day i used it), but everything else is still in really good shape.
lots of storage. this can be good if you're going on a trip, but for daily use its bordering on a little too big.
comfort, it snugs down and adjusts pretty good. it does a good job balancing the load and transferring it to the waist strap.

Cons -
height : I'll start by saying that I'm 6'4" tall, and the adjustment height on this pack isn't really suited for me. I think anyone 6'1" and shorter would probably be just fine.
zippers : these zippers drive me crazy most of the time. it's either the opening design, or the zipper design. especially on the bottom compartment. should be easy access, but because of the zipper, its not.
straps : okay, these straps are insane. yes, i understand you need straps to tighten and hold things firm, but these are nuts. there are clips and straps everywhere. this may in part be due to the fact that I'm using it as a daily pack instead of a traveling one.

Overall -
Better suited for occasional use, or long trips. I'm using it as a biking backpack to take stuff too and from work on a daily basis, and for that I think its just a bit too much pack.


 "Great for cyclists" 2010-04-30
By J. Bennett (Chicago)
I bought this for use as a cycling backpack. It has a fairly slim profile in terms of how far off your back it projects, almost like a technical pack, which is good for balance since it keeps the weight close to you. This pack is sized nicely for urban use which helps on the bus, and the slim profile means when you turn sideways to let someone pass you actually get thinner (unless you have a helmet stowed).

The helmet holder is very useful obviously. The built in whistle on the sternum strap is pretty nice for defending your space on the road (I cycle in Chicago) and it's pretty darn loud for a tiny plastic whistle. The hip belt is removable for light use.

There are a lot of extra pockets and organizing details in the outer compartment which are excellent for small items. 2 small outer pockets high up on the sides, and the GPS pouch with just dangles from a shoulder strap. There is also a little pocket on the very bottom of the bag which holds a waterproof bag cover, which I thought was a very clever way to keep it handy. External storage is provided by a small bungee-cord gear holder, 2 daisy-chains (3 loops each on the back), and two "hammer-loops."

One caveat is that the "waterproof MP3 holder" on the belt strap doesn't have a port for headphones, which seems pointless; and my ipod touch doesn't even come close to fitting into it.

Fully adjustable shoulder straps for fitting your height, nicely padded shoulder straps and hip belt. The desc above mentions lumbar support, there is also padding running up the back, with a central air-pocket for ventilation and also keeps the pack from rubbing your backbone. Upper and lower compression straps. There are load lifters on the shoulder straps and stabilizers on the hip belt. It's internal frame but not a heavy-duty one, though probably appropriate for the size of the pack.

There are two "main compartments" and the lower one has zippered access to get at the bottom of the top one. Which seems a bit redundant for a non-top-loader. The hydration bag holder is lined with some sort of foil which i assume is to keep your back from heating your water to boiling. And unlike the MP3 holder there's a slot for the hose to escape, so bonus points there. There's also a tube clip on the right shoulder strap.

I haven't owned it long enough to talk about durability, but the zippers work smoothly hehe. It's quite comfortable to wear, with or without the hip belt. It works great for cycling, and would probably be perfect for a short hiking trip.



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